In a development surrounding the recent double homicide on Wisteria Park Drive, authorities have made an arrest. As reported by the City of Houston News, 22-year-old Shonquez Darrell Whiting is currently facing capital murder charges for the shooting deaths of Dekorian Whitefield, 28, and Darrian Blackburn, 21, which occurred on May 18.
The incident came to light at around 4:05 p.m. that day when police responded to a distressing person down call. In the 12700 block of Wisteria Park Drive, officers discovered Whitefield lifeless, riddled with bullet wounds. Shortly thereafter, a near hospital called regarding Blackburn who had also been shot and was later pronounced dead by medical staff. Following an investigation, it was determined Blackburn had been linked to the original crime scene, found equated with a bullet-hole-riddled vehicle and several witnesses on the 12100 block of Richmond avenue.
According to law enforcement officials, witness statements played a key role in pinpointing the suspect. Initially described as a black male in his early 20s driving a gray Dodge Charger, the investigation eventually focused on Whiting. "Additional investigation and witness statements developed a possible suspect," "HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Ponder and Detectives L. Patterson and M. Barton reported.
Upon the recommendation of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, capital murder charges were filed against Whiting, who was taken into custody on May 30 by the HPD Westside Patrol Division Gang Unit. The arrest proceeded without incident, with Whiting now residing in the Harris County Jail.
