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Teen from El Salvador charged with murder in two separate Houston shootings
Summary by Conroe News Editorial Desk Bryce Newberry , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the shootings and Velasquez's court appearance are available from local news sources, including Click2Houston KPRC2.
An 18-year-old from El Salvador is facing murder charges in connection with two separate shootings in the Houston area. Jefferson Velasquez was already in jail on a murder charge related to a house party in East Harris County when he was charged with murder in a Midtown shooting. Records indicate that both incidents involved large gatherings and similar circumstances.
Velasquez allegedly has a history of robbing people of their chains at parties. Further details on the shootings and Velasquez's court appearance are available from local news sources, including Click2Houston KPRC2.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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