HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The person accused of fatally capturing a person on board a METRO bus final week made his first court docket look after being arrested Friday, in response to the Houston Police Division.
Carltonio Jackson, 22, is charged with homicide after police stated he shot and killed 35-year-old Phillip Ogiemwonyi ,35, in southwest Houston close to W. Bellfort and Kirby on Might 23.
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Witnesses and police stated the 2 reportedly argued earlier than the suspect pulled out a weapon and shot the sufferer earlier than fleeing the scene.
“It is alleged you bought off the bus and fled the scene on foot. Surveillance pictures led to you being recognized because the shooter,” in response to prosecutors.
In accordance with charging paperwork, HPD obtained an nameless tip after surveillance pictures of Jackson had been launched to the general public one day after the capturing.
Investigators stated Jackson was recognized in a photograph lineup after HPD stated he was a complainant in an earlier theft case and supplied a Texas ID to police.
HPD despatched out a put up on the platform X, previously often called Twitter, that Jackson had been arrested by HPD SWAT officers and was taken into custody.
Throughout Jackson’s court docket look Saturday paperwork reveal it is his first time there.
“Has one youngster on the way in which, lives along with his mom, in response to our information, does not have any legal historical past or legal file, he is been employed the previous 5 years as a degree three safety guard,” in response to his court-appointed legal professional.
His bond was set at $200,000.
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