A 29-year-old man out on bond for a prior offense is accused of pointing a gun at two little girls, ages 3 and 5, as they played in the driveway of a home in east Houston. Seth Castillo now faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the incident, which happened just before 11 a.m. on October 11 in the 7300 block of Tremper Street.
According to ABC13 Houston, Houston police responded to a home after a woman reported that her daughters had come running inside. The woman told officers that a man had pointed a gun at her daughters while they were playing in the driveway, and she identified him as someone from the neighborhood.
Suspect Fled on Foot, Police Say
Officials reported that the man ran away while reportedly still holding the weapon. Houston police, with help from neighbors, were able to track down and locate the suspect. HPD officers also found a weapon in a nearby dumpster during the search. Officers then arrested Castillo in connection with the incident.
Police have not said whether anyone else was hurt during the encounter. The case has been classified under the outlet's gun safety coverage.
Parole Tied to Earlier Case
Officials learned that Castillo was out on bond after being released from prison in 2025. He was on parole at the time of the alleged incident, stemming from a prior conviction for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Castillo is now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a charge outlined under the state's aggravated assault statute as tracked by the Texas Penal Code.
