A late-night job turned tragic for one family in Houston's Third Ward when brothers Jimmy and Anthony Arevalo discovered their world forever altered outside a local business. The Houston Police are currently investigating a deadly shooting that took place before 12:45 a.m. at a convenience store situated on Calumet Street near South Freeway and Brays Bayou, where Jimmy was working as a contractor, cleaning restaurant equipment when he was fatally shot by an individual in a gray/silver truck after a brief exchange, as reported by KPRC 2.
Anthony Arevalo, in a statement obtained by FOX 26, relayed the chilling details of the incident: "My coworker ran outside, and the two guys ran in and said they were shooting. And Mr. Miguel ran outside and ran back inside to say that my brother got shot, so I ran outside, and I saw my brother on the floor. When I turned to my right, I saw the truck not speeding away, but driving casually away from the scene." After the shots rang out, Anthony rushed outside to find his brother, Jimmy, lying on the ground, unable to speak due to his injuries. Despite multiple complaints in the past about noise from the pressure washer, there had never been any violent confrontations—until now.
Amidst the ongoing police investigation and a plea for justice from the victim's family, community members have increasingly voiced their anxiety over rising violence. Neighbor Donald Bond, recounting his experience and echoing resident concerns to FOX 26, described unsettling scenes in the neighborhood, saying, "They have a daiquiri bar and club, and on the weekend, it’s just crazy and people drive up and down the street 100 miles an hour and the police just doesn't do anything."
The Riverside Civic Association has also urged for a firmer stance against crime, demanding city and law enforcement engagement in the Third Ward area: "This senseless act of violence underscores the urgent need for decisive action to address the increase in crime and nightlife nuisance activities in our community." As the situation continues to raise distress, local authorities and council members such as Carolyn Evans-Shabazz of District D have affirmed their commitment to develop long-term, community-driven strategies to combat the growing criminal activities, clarified statements obtained by FOX 26.
In the wake of the heinous act, Clayton Edwards, the owner of OMG Seafood, extended his condolences: "We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic incident that occurred outside our establishment after business hours," he said. He disavowed any connection between the shooter and his business. The victim, Jimmy Arevalo, was not an employee but was hired through Tony’s Grease Clean, owned by his brother, Anthony. OMG Seafood is cooperating with police investigations and stressed their dedication to safety, according to Edwards' statement to FOX 26.
