Prosecutors told FOX 26 this is an ongoing investigation and could not disclose whether or not the unidentified, suspected accomplice is in custody. Friends also expressed their gratitude to the neighbors who helped the girl and baby who survived. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. The killing of the three teen girls came just days after the unrelated shooting death of a 17-year-old boy near Galena Park High School on Thursday less than a mile from Saturday night's tragedy . Galena Park ISD police said the 17-year . The district was a petitioner of the United States Supreme Court case Santa Fe Independent School Dist. Incident occurred inside a residence. The annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is no fun and games if you don't have a ticket. Isaac . The Galena Park Independent School District released the following statement involving her death, and the death of another teen that happened days earlier. They were always smiling. At about 5 p.m., Thursday, officers with the Galena Park Police . At some point, shots were fired during an altercation. Three teenage girls were killed by a 38-year-old man who then turned the gun on himself. Any money left over will go towards helping the 12-year-old receive therapy. I want to assure our children and families that there is no reason to feel unsafe at this time. 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. 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! 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He wasnt the father of anyone of the teens that were killed here today," said Gonzalez. It was jealousy. 17-year-old boy remembered in Galena Park after deadly shooting. Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. The 12-year-old managed to escape with her 1-year-old niece. One dead, 10 injured in Memphis shootings at nightclub and nearby location, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In exchange for her guilty plea to two charges of murder, Sheborah Latrice Thomas was given the sentence that was handed down. She didnt want to go on camera but did say she believed police should still be looking for the real killer. She escaped, and the man shot and killed himself. Last Thursday, 17-year-old Marcos Orta was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Galena Park Community Center, which shares property with the high school. They were always smiling. Three teenage girls were killed by a 38-year-old man who then turned the gun on himself. A woman on Facebook Live defended her actions of shoplifting but refuted accusations from law enforcement she left her child behind, teenagers were shot to death just days apart in Galena Park stunning residents, and a woman was shot in the chest in east Houston, but neighbors and nearby residents say gun violence happens repeatedly. "We live in a cruel world, man. They were happy girls. 17-year-old boy remembered in Galena Park after deadly shooting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He also killed my sister and made me take off my clothes.'". Sad that the worlds come to this. "This is just devastating, and all of our hearts are broken," says Luis Romero who is 14-year-old Laisha Perezs Uncle. After the shooting, deputies said the man sexually assaulted the 12-year-old before telling her to run away. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriffs Office Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS or call the HCSO Homicide Unit or Galena Park PD at (713) 675-3471. Police in Galena Park found a teen boy shot to death outside a home Monday and blood from another person . Law enforcement sources identified their killer as 38-year-old Humberto Valdez-Saldana, also known as Valentin. Shooting that killed 17-year-old near Galena Park HS was 'not accidental,' authorities say. The third victim is identified as the girls 14-year-old neighbor, Laisha Perez. For news updates, follow Charly Edsitty on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you would like to help the family, you can send Villafranca an email to Susyvillafranca@icloud.com or donate to the familys GoFundMe. Johnny Lewis, 17, has been . Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA. 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. We just played basketball. "Everybody loved him. After shooting the three teens, deputies say the 38-year-old man sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, who was at the home, before telling her to run away. Galena Park ISD released the following statement involving her death, and the death of another teen that happened days earlier. Now, Im never going to hear his voice," Ortas friend says. Just a few minutes away another family is also in pain. Family members identified her as Sayuri Gill. In addition, a weapon was found at the scene, but it's unclear if it belonged to the teen or the suspect(s). All Rights Reserved. Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. The third victim was identified by her family as 14-year-old Laisha Perez, who lived in the neighborhood. Emmy award winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. They left in a silver sedan, possibly a Toyota, and the sheriff's office said it may release video of that vehicle. The family says the teenagers were happy and positive young ladies. His motive remains under investigation. One Galena Park neighborhood is still in shock after four people were killed in a murder-suicide this weekend. 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. Our goal is to respect the families during this time of loss and provide them with services the district offers as they cope with these tragedies.. a German Jew killed by the Nazis, sold for $45 million on Wednesday, a record for the artist according to auctioneers Sotheby's."Murnau Mit Kirche II" was identified . "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. My friend was just visiting. FOX 26's Damali Keith speaks to students who . Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. Though Galena Park High School had a pre-scheduled day off on Friday, the school made counselors available for students. GALENA PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- Students in Galena Park ISD are headed back to school on Tuesday after a pair of tragedies took the lives of four teenage students from the district. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead shortly after. Three people were killed and five others injured, all students, at Michigan State University. MORE: Galena Park residents reeling after 3 teens killed in murder-suicide. All we can do is push through it," says one friend. February 19, 2023, 7:38 PM. Parents of murdered 17-year-old still in shock, teen accused charged. The teen charged with killing a Galena Park High School student was due in court this morning. Friday was a district holiday and Monday was Presidents Day, so students have been away from campus for several days as the investigation has been unfolding. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. I went to sleep thinking it would be a dream, woke up hes still not here. 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. Always. I didnt see nothing, and I didnt hear nothing. The shooting happened Saturday night in the 2000 block of 2nd Street on Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. So she ran to a nearby home"with her 1-year-old niece and called police. I just ran to this place. v. Doe, which held that student-led, student-initiated prayer at football games violates the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution.. "We still think that at any time shes just going to come with my brother, and were still gonna be a full family. Okawville vs. Galena, 10 a.m. Thursday. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Peoria High vs. LaGrange Park Nazareth, 10 a.m. Friday. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports more on the tragic story. A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. Galena Park residents reeling after 3 teens killed in murder-suicide. "My baby," 17-year-old Marcos Ortas mom Veronica Rosales cries and his dad Robert Orta chokes back tearsoutside the Galena Park Alvin D. Baggett Community Center where their son, a Galena Park High School Senior, was shot to death. For news updates, follow Courtney Fischer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I heard gunshots last night at about 10:30. It shows pictures of the slain 19-year-old. I have cameras, you can see it on this tree here, and then all over the house. "They even have their picture together on their team picture. The teen charged with killing a Galena Park High School student was due in court this morning. A Galena Park High School student was shot and killed tonight at a community center near his school. At this time, we are offering support to students and staff at the impacted campuses as needed. A non-stop crowd of kids have been going by leaving flowers, balloons, and other mementos to remember their friend. Why my friend? HOUSTON - Deputies are investigating after authorities said a teen was found dead in the front yard of a home in the Galena Park area. February 17, 2023, 6:17 PM. Both of them survived. The tragedy happened inside a home on 2nd Street near Eastway late Saturday. To say the children and the community as a whole there are hurting is an understatement. All we can do is push through it.". Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. The Galena Park Police Department responded to the shooting in the 1300 block of Keene Street. She was always smiling. The Galena Park community is also remembering three teenage girls who were killed in a murder-suicide on Saturday night. Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter. They were the older sisters of the 12-year-old, and Sayuri was the mother of a 1-year old. 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. The prime suspect for the murder at the Baggett Community Center has been identified and taken into custody and transferred to the custody of the Harris County Sheriffs office. The family allowed KPRC 2 to film a makeshift memorial that is sitting outside the home filled with candles, balloons, and teddy bears. "All I heard was three shots, bop, bop, bop," explains one friend. You know, I have two daughters. Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says, Man says Travis Scott punched him in face at Midtown nightclub. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. 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. 3. Detectives are trying to figure out who shot and killed Galena Park High School student Marcos Orta shortly after school ended on Thursday. HOUSTON - A Galena Park neighborhood is still shaken up after four people were killed in a murder-suicide Saturday night. She was a really sweet girl. Gonzalez said deputies received multiple reports of a shooting in the 2000 block of 2nd Street at around 10:30 p.m. Gonzalez said three teenage girls, ages 13, 14, and 19, were home with a 38-year-old man who was believed to be in a relationship with the mother of two of the teens. "Just like those two innocent girls that lost their lives, my niece was innocent," Romero added. 2023 FOX Television Stations, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect ambushes mother putting child in vehicle at Houston daycare, steals purse, BOND DOUBLED: Bond increased for woman accused of killing her adopted son, later found in washing machine, 16-year-old facing murder charges in connection with deadly May 2021 shooting. 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. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,096 sqft of floor . "But when I got a little closer, I saw a lot that I didn't want to see.". Johnny Lewis, 17. We grabbed her, brought her inside. "He should have never been out on the streets," says grieving father Robert Orta. Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators said the teen was a student at Galena Park High School. "He didnt have problems with nobody. The shooting left the 17-year-old Galena Park senior dead. 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The Galena Park community is coming together to raise funds for the family of a teen who was killed in a murder-suicide while at her neighbor's house Saturda. GALENA PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- Law enforcement sources are identifying the man who killed three teenage girls in a murder-suicide in Galena Park as Humberto Valdez-Saldana, also known as Valentin. I received a call last night and they told me my niece was shot. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. 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. 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. Just a few minutes away another family is also in pain. It happened on the 2000 block of Second Street just before 11 p.m. Three of the victims were teenage girls. 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. The two were once middle school teammates. 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The victim stated1/3 https://t.co/f82dTY9UXe. Below is a photo the family shared of Sayuri. 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. EPA says plans are moving forward to remove hazardous waste from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio DETAILS: 4 killed during apparent murder-suicide in Galena Park: Sheriff. SEE ALSO: Sources identify man accused of killing 3 teens in murder-suicide, sexually assaulting another. Shooting that killed Galena Park HS senior near campus may have been drug-related, police say, Sources identify man accused of killing 3 teens in murder-suicide, sexually assaulting another. Investigators believe the man was possibly jealous after someone reportedly said hello to the mother. Villa Franca said the man was nice and they were shocked to learn what happened. HCSO: 3 teens, 1 man dead in apparent murder-suicide at Galena Park home; 2 children escape to seek help. I dont know. 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. HOUSTON ( KIAH ) A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of a 17-year-old Galena Park High School student from last week. I dont have words to say. Residents in Galena Park are also dealing with continued violence after three teenagers were killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend. 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Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. The oldest was six months pregnant. 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! We will have extra security in place to assist the School Resource Officers who are assigned to the school campuses, Chief Wagner said. 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 . Deputies said the suspects then fled the scene in a silver-colored sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry. Orta's friend said he heard three gun shots. Mug shot released of 17-year-old suspect charged in shooting death of Galena Park HS student. The family says they are also in the process of starting a GoFundMe Page to help with funeral expenses. SEE ALSO: HCSO: 3 teens, 1 man dead in apparent murder-suicide at Galena Park home, 2 children escape to seek help. Galena Park: Texas: 5: 2 7: . He's accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old neighbor, along with two of his girlfriend's daughters. Villafranca says two of the shooting victims were her nieces. After the shootings, deputies say Valdez-Saldana sexually assaulted the victims' 12-year-old sister before killing himself. In order to pay for funeral expenses, Perez's family is hosting a barbeque plate sale . Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. He will be tried as an adult and is facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the students families and friends and ask you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. This is certainly a lot for a community to cope with. The girl was able to grab a 1-year-old baby, who was also at the house, and ran screaming to a neighbors home for help. A teen boy was found shot to death Sept. 20, 2021, in the 1600 block of Leggett Drive. RELATED: Harris County Jail listed as 'non-compliance' after comprehensive state inspection. Three teenagers killed in murder-suicide in Galena Park. The family is still trying to process what happened. Our goal is to respect the families during this time of loss and provide them with services the district offers as they cope with these tragedies.. I can't imagine that," adds Galena Park resident Nataly Lopez whos also lending her support at the fundraiser. 2023 FOX Television Stations, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect ambushes mother putting child in vehicle at Houston daycare, steals purse, BOND DOUBLED: Bond increased for woman accused of killing her adopted son, later found in washing machine, 16-year-old facing murder charges in connection with deadly May 2021 shooting. The boyfriend then shot and killed himself. He killed my friend. This property is not currently available for sale. BACKGROUND: Galena Park Shooting: 17-year-old male student shot, killed near Galena Park Community Center. The 12-year-old girl was treated at an area hospital and is expected to be physically okay. The 12-year-old was also able to save the 19-year-olds 1-year-old daughter. SEE ALSO: Teen arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old Galena Park High School student, deputies say. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that four members were killed in Galena Park. Then one of the teens opened fire on Orta shooting him at least three times. 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. Four people are dead in a murder-suicide in Galena Park. 3 Peoria High (28-3) Who to know: . The family has set up a GoFundMe page to go toward the victims' funeral services. A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at a community center by Galena Park High School on . By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Investigators have not shared any details about the motive but believe it had to do with jealousy. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. 2023 Monterey Park shooting: A 72-year-old man killed 11 people and injured nine others at a dance studio in Monterey Park after a Lunar New Year celebration in the city. He was crazy. In 2018, 10 people were killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting.. From the 2017-2018 to the 2018-2019 school years, the . 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. The 12-year-old girl was treated at a nearby hospital. 21h ago. 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. Orta's friend said he heard three shots before spotting Orta on the ground, where he sadly died. "When I got here I saw (him) on the floor, I didn't want to believe it was him," he said. SUGGESTED: 6-year-old North Port girl accidentally shoots grandmother after finding gun in car, police say. She was not home at the time when officials say he killed two of her daughters, one of their friends, and, sexually assaulted her 12-year-old daughter who managed to escape with her 1-year-old niece. He didn't deserve this man," the friend said. 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