Katy Mills Mall Shooting: Two Suspects Apprehended
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting at Katy Mills Mall on Monday evening, December 23, 2024. Eighteen-year-old Aaron Noah Chavez has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A juvenile, whose identity has not been released, has also been charged.
The shooting, which occurred shortly after 5:15 p.m., caused panic among Christmas shoppers. However, many shoppers interviewed on Tuesday expressed a calm demeanor. “We’re from Mexico, so it’s not a big difference for us,” said shopper Jay Montez. “You know, it’s YOLO [you only live once], when it’s your time to die you die.” Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and authorities quickly reassured shoppers that there was no active shooter threat. “It broke my heart to know that one of them was 18 years old and the other was a juvenile,” commented shopper Dannicia Grays.
Katy Police Department utilized mall surveillance footage to track down the suspects. A search warrant was executed, leading to the arrest of both individuals. They confessed to their involvement, and the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered. Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing feud between two groups.
The arrests were initially announced by Katy City Councilmember Dan Smith on Facebook. Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton stated that his office reviewed the probable cause statements and will request a high bond with significant conditions for Chavez due to the severity of the charges. Details regarding the juvenile’s arrest will remain confidential, in accordance with state law. Chavez’s bond was set at $500,000 on Wednesday.
By:
* Michael Horton, Digital Content Producer, Houston, TX
* Brittany Taylor, Senior Digital Content Producer
* Christian Terry, Digital Content Producer
Published: December 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Updated: December 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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