She was always smiling. In the Season 2 finale of The Evidence Room, KPRC 2 Investigates explores the confessions of a serial killer who preyed on women from Texas to Oklahoma in the late 1990s. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Police this week charged the husband and . In today's hearing, Assistant District Attorney Casey Little asked the judge to revoke the bond because Lewis was already out on bond the month prior for possession of a stolen vehicle when the murder happened. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says three teenagers were killed including a 19-year-old who was pregnant at the time. His motive remains under investigation. After the shootings, deputies say Valdez-Saldana sexually assaulted the victims' 12-year-old sister before killing himself. Theyre losing a child as well. The shooting left the 17-year-old Galena Park senior dead. HOUSTON - A Galena Park neighborhood is still shaken up after four people were killed in a murder-suicide Saturday night. Judge Hilary Unger did grant the request. I'm scared to turn off the light, like her voice, her yelling, her crying, I have it in my mind still. The girl and her 1-year-old niece escaped to a neighbor's houseto call for help. After hearing the gunshots he rushed over, learning his long-time friend Marcos Orta had been shot and was rushed to the hospital where he died. Oovvuu. So it really bothers me a lot. The family is still trying to process what happened. The description and property data below may have been provided by a third party, the homeowner or public records. Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators are trying to track down a second person they say was also at the murder scene. FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has the very latest as an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a community center in Galena Park. We live in a cruel (expletive) world, man. Deputies said it may have been drug-related, but investigators are talking to Orta's friends who were with him before he died. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. He didn't deserve this man," the friend said. Galena Park police found the bodies of three girls, ages 19, 14 and 13, dead with gunshot wounds inside the house. I, like you all, am shocked, saddened and devastated by the loss of life and horrific assault suffered upon our community. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! Galena Park - The parents of a 17-year-old shot to death in Galena Park on Thursday are speaking exclusively to FOX 26, as the community there is dealing with the murders of three more teens over the weekend. We are deeply saddened by the tragic events which occurred on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and Saturday, February 18, 2023, in the Galena Park community involving our students and their families. On Monday, a Houston, Texas mom who admitted to killing her children, ages 5 and 7, by submerging them in a pool in the Third Ward in 2016 was given a sentence of 40 years in jail for her crime. I dont even know what to say. Incident occurred inside a residence. Investigators have not shared any details about the motive but believe it had to do with jealousy. February 17, 2023, 6:17 PM. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead shortly after. Below is a photo the family shared of Sayuri. On Friday, investigators arrested the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Johnny Lewis, and charged him with robbery and the murder of Orta. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 04:22 PM CST. Now, Im never going to hear his voice," Ortas friend says. Update: at approx 10:30pm, officers with Galena Park PD responded to a sexual assault of a child and a possible shooting. Four people, including three teenage girls, were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Galena Park late Saturday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. That was when, Gonzalez said, the man pulled out a gun and fatally shot all three of them. "Just like those two innocent girls that lost their lives, my niece was innocent," Romero added. The reason for the shooting is not known at this time, but investigators believe it may be drug related. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Galena Park: Texas: 5: 2 7: . I dont have words to say. "But when I got a little closer, I saw a lot that I didn't want to see.". Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the shooter was the live-in boyfriend of the sisters mother. HCSO: 3 teens, 1 man dead in apparent murder-suicide at Galena Park home; 2 children escape to seek help. Police recovered a gun next to the 38-year-old man who was found dead in the . 17-year-old Johnny Lewis is charged with murder and robbery after investigators say he killed 17-year-old Marcos Orta last week. My daughters, they say theyre okay, but I know theyre not okay because they saw everything; they heard everything she was seeing," said Ortega. Amy Ortega, who lives a few houses down from the victims, said she called 911 when they discovered the 12-year-old girl running down the street naked, while holding the baby. The gunshots rang out in a community center parking lot, right next to Galena Park High School. HOUSTON - 17-year-old Johnny Lewis did not appear in front of a judge this morning but did have a family member believed to be his grandmother in court. Investigators are still attempting to determine the identity of a second suspect involved in this case and urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers of Houston. Okawville (32-4), which has won 12 in a row, will face Galena (34-1) at 10 a.m. Thursday at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University. EPA says plans are moving forward to remove hazardous waste from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio As Day 2 of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kicks off, Meteorologist John Dawson gives us a look at what's in our forecast before you head out to NRG Stadium. FOX 26s Natalie Hee shares the disturbing details as neighbors remain haunted by what happened. Sayuri and Melany were sisters. Villa Franca said the man was nice and they were shocked to learn what happened. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Three teenagers killed in murder-suicide in Galena Park. She was screaming, 'He killed my friend. "Everybody loved him. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 2, and an aquarium enthusiast. A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting Thursday of a Galena Park High School student, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. They were the older sisters of the 12-year-old, and Sayuri was the mother of a 1-year old. Honestly, our family is broken at the moment. A non-stop crowd of kids have been going by leaving flowers, balloons, and other mementos to remember their friend. Now, the family is keeping the victims memories alive through pictures. The Galena Park Independent School District released the following statement involving her death, and the death of another teen that happened days earlier. Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide investigators have arrested 17-year-old Johnny Lewis for the robbery and murder of Marcos Orta, a senior at Galena Park High School. My friend was just visiting. He will be tried as an adult and is facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. Kids who want to may reach out during school hours or after hours text "SUPPORT" to (832) 479-2135. 3 Peoria High (28-3) Who to know: . GALENA PARK, Texas - Police are investigating after a 17-year-old male student was shot and killed near the Galena Park Community Center on Thursday night. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. A devastating murder-suicide in Galena Park, Texas, on Saturday night left four individuals dead and a young girl traumatized. "It's like losing a brother man," one of Orta's friends, said "That's my little brother right there. All we can do is push through it," says one friend. "She was saying he killed my sisters. Four people, including three teenage girls, were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Galena Park late Saturday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. They are trying to process why something like this happened. This is certainly a lot for a community to cope with. What's said to be the largest Ukrainian flag in the country is now flying over the Chicago skyline. David Perez says his 14-year-old niece, Laisha, was the friend who was killed. At some point, shots were fired during an altercation. Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. "My husband was going toward the house, and I said, 'No'. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. The family says they are also in the process of starting a GoFundMe Page to help with funeral expenses. Johnny Lewis, 17. In a heartbreaking huddle, friends are hugging, praying, and trying to comfort one another and lending emotional support to Ortas dad at the spot where the 17-year-old spent his last moments alive. At about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 17-year-old Marcos Orta was at the Galena Park Community Center, which shares property with the high school, meeting a group of individuals before police say he was shot. SUGGESTED: Friends, family grieving after 17-year-old killed near his school; police arrest suspect, 17. SANTA FE, Texas (AP) An emotional audition on "American Idol" by a survivor of a Texas high school shooting prompted tears from the judges and . Orta's friend said he heard three shots before spotting Orta on the ground, where he sadly died. Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. Family members identified her as Sayuri Gill. As classes resume on Tuesday, police released the mugshot of the teen charged in Orta's murder. It was unreal. Ortas father says his son had been looking forward to a special senior trip to Denver with his dad and six siblings, but now just three months from graduating loved ones are preparing for the teens funeral instead of his graduation. Investigators are trying to figure out if the shooting was possibly drug-related. Threeteengirls, including one who was pregnant, were fatally shot Saturday night in Texas by a man who then killed himself in an apparent murder-suicide, police said. "We grabbed her because she was without clothes and carrying a baby in her arms and said, 'My stepdad killed my sisters,'" the woman said. I saw someone run down the road there, so I got up, said David Brown, who lives across the street. This apartment is located at 10027 Spice Ln #1704, Houston, TX. Students who wish to seek help during after-school hours can text "SUPPORT" to 832-479-2135. BACKGROUND: 4 killed during apparent murder-suicide in Galena Park: Sheriff. The mother was not home when he fatally shot her daughters and their friend. FOX 26s Natalie Hee shares the disturbing details as neighbors remain haunted by what happened. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says three teenagers were killed including a 19-year-old who was pregnant at the time. All Rights Reserved. I didnt see nothing, and I didnt hear nothing. When Orta was shot to death Thursday, Lewis was actually out on bond for two different crimes, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle just last month. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. A family friend identified two of the victims as 19-year-old Sayuri Gil, who was six months pregnant, and 13-year-old Melany Torres. She just turned 14 years old this month on February 7.". Ortega says she and her six kids have been so disturbed by the incident, they're now having trouble sleeping. The family is heartbroken and devastated. They were the older sisters of the 12-year-old, and Sayuri was the mother of a 1-year old. Valdez-Saldana then turned the gun on himself, police said. Only two days later, on Saturday, February 19, 2023, three children were murdered, and one was sexually assaulted by an assailant who later committed suicide by gunshot. The sound of a gunshot and screaming could be heard through Ring surveillance cameras from a neighbors home. A 12-yr-old child reported she was sexually assaulted by her mothers boyfriend and he had shot other family members inside their house. After the shooting, deputies said the man sexually assaulted the 12-year-old before telling her to run away. The district was a petitioner of the United States Supreme Court case Santa Fe Independent School Dist. As Day 2 of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo kicks off, Meteorologist John Dawson gives us a look at what's in our forecast before you head out to NRG Stadium. Deputies said the suspects then fled the scene in a silver-colored sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry. "He should have never been out on the streets," says grieving father Robert Orta. Investigators say the 14-year-old and two sisters, Melany Torres, 13, and Sayuri Gill, 19, who was six months pregnant, were all shot and killed by the sisters moms boyfriend who then sexually assaulted his girlfriend's 12-year-old daughter. GALENA PARK A community was left in shock, and friends and family were in mourning after three teenage girls were killed in a murder-suicide in Galena Park over the weekend. MORE: Galena Park residents reeling after 3 teens killed in murder-suicide. At about 5 p.m., Thursday, officers with the Galena Park Police . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Perez says it doesnt seem real and said his niece was a sweet girl and, obviously, her mother is not doing well. Sad that the worlds come to this. (Harris County Sheriff's Office) GALENA PARK, Texas - A teenager was arrested and . She said they stopped talking after he started using drugs and alcohol, but is shocked of what deputies say happened. It serves 1872 studentsin 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1.Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose. Officials with Galena Park ISD said they are offering counselors for students on campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. Alderwoman Judith Lee, Ward 8, said she was "sorry" to hear Peacock's announcement, and declined to comment further. Explore Texas local news alerts & today's headlines geolocated on live map on website or application He killed them for jealousy," said Ortega. One Galena Park neighborhood is still in shock after four people were killed in a murder-suicide this weekend. FOX 26's Damali Keith speaks to students who have been leaving flowers and mourning their lost friend. Thats the last ball we used," another boy says pointing to a basketball on the ground near Ortas middle school basketball picture, which are both apart of the growing memorial. Investigators said he shot and killed the teens before turning the gun on himself. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Its like my little brother right there. No one has said nothing to me. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports more on the tragic story. History. . Three teenage girls were killed by a 38-year-old man who then turned the gun on himself. We don't know the details of what led up to the shooting, but a family friend identified two of the victims as 19-year-old Sayuri Gil, who was six months pregnant, and 13-year-old Melany Torres. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards reports more on the ongoing . Three teenagers, including a pregnant 19-year-old, were killed by a man before he turned the gun on himself in Galena Park, Harris Co. deputies say. The tragedy happened inside a home on 2nd Street near Eastway late Saturday. For months, his wife recalls, the former mistress's husband had made threats. BACKGROUND: 17-year-old male student shot, killed near Galena Park Community Center. All Rights Reserved. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports more on the tragic story. 5 people, including patient, killed after medical plane crashes near Stagecoach, Nevada A Care Flight medical plane carrying five people crashed Friday night in western Nevada, killing everyone onboard. GALENA PARK, Texas A teenager was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of another teen that happened in the Galena Park area Thursday, according to deputies with Harris County Sheriffs Office. Residents in Galena Park are also dealing with continued violence after three teenagers were killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He wasnt the father of anyone of the teens that were killed here today," said Gonzalez. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Only 33 mushers will participate in the ceremonial start . Gonzalezsaid the man shot a pregnant 19-year-oldand two younger teensand sexually assaulted the 12-year-old, according to an interview from the scene shared by KHOU 11. This is really unbelievable.". Three people were killed and five others injured, all students, at Michigan State University. Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. Harris County Sheriff's . Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. FOX 26's Natalie Hee shares the disturbing details as neighbors remain haunted by what happened. Is charged with murder and robbery after investigators say he killed 17-year-old Orta. 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