Two people, Aaron Noah Chavez, 18, and a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with a shooting at Katy Mills Mall on Monday evening. Chavez is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, while the juvenile faces similar charges. The shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. during holiday shopping, but no one was injured. Jay Montez said, "We're from Mexico, so it's not a big difference for us. You know, it’s YOLO [a popular acronym for ‘you only live once’], when it’s your time to die you die," as reported by Click 2 Houston.
The Katy Police Department identified the suspects in a mall altercation after reviewing surveillance footage. A search warrant led to their arrest, and the suspected firearm was recovered. "It broke my heart to know that one of them was 18 years old and the other was a juvenile," said Dannicia Grays. The incident was part of a feud between rival groups, as stated by Click 2 Houston.
Chavez and a juvenile, both suspects in a mall shooting, have confessed to their involvement. Witness Orlando Gil, who was with his family at the time, expressed his concern, saying, "I don't know what's happening in America these days with these things happening everyday in every single place." The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office, led by Brian Middleton, plans to seek a high bond with strict conditions for Chavez, while the juvenile’s case remains confidential, according to ABC 13.
