After a two-month investigation following a shooting incident near Texas Southern University, Houston police have apprehended two suspects. Click2Houston reported that 31-year-old Abraham Jackson is facing a murder charge, while 22-year-old Randy DeWayne Masters has been charged with tampering with evidence.
The shooting, which led to the lockdown of the campus, occurred in the 2900 block of Rosewood Street on April 9, around 3:30 p.m. Police found 18-year-old Gregory Warren unresponsive in a gray sedan, with paramedics declaring him dead at the scene. Witnesses described hearing gunshots before seeing two men fleeing the area. Jackson was arrested last Friday, aligning with what FOX 26 Houston outlined; Masters was taken into custody earlier on April 25.
The incident had immediate repercussions for the local community, prompting a nearly two-hour lockdown at TSU as authorities combed the area for suspects. Four nearby schools also took precautionary measures, securing their facilities for about half an hour.
Victim Gregory Warren had moved to Houston for what his family hoped would be a new beginning. His mother, Tina Davis, traveled from Alaska following the shooting, only to succumb to illness shortly after. "I'm crushed that my son got taken from me at 18," Davis told FOX 26 Houston during an April 10 interview. She highlighted her son's gentle nature, saying, "He was humble, and he was a lover - he always used to give me hugs." Her death, coming just days after arriving in Houston, was attributed to sepsis and stress-induced heart failure.
Authorities are continuing to appeal to the public for any relevant information related to this case. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.
