Suspect wanted after 10-year-old killed, 4 injured in shootout at Pearland flea market, police say
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PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are searching for at least one gunman after a mass shooting at a Pearland flea market killed a 10-year-old boy over the weekend.
The child and a 14-year-old, who was injured, were among two juveniles shot.
Pearland police identified 18-year-old David Negrete as one of the suspects, releasing the following images:
Texas and Pearland authorities are searching for 18-year-old David Negrete after a mass shooting took place at a flea market on Sunday.
Pearland Police Department
The shooting happened at Cole’s Antique Village and Flea Market in the 10000 block of North Main in Brazoria County shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found five people shot.
All five victims were taken to area hospitals, where the 10-year-old boy was later pronounced dead.
On Monday morning, Pearland police confirmed a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man, who has since been released from the hospital, were among the bystanders injured.
The 14-year-old is expected to be OK.
Authorities said a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were also shot and taken to area hospitals. Police are still working to determine how the two were involved in the shooting.
“I can tell you that the 10-year-old, the 14-year-old, and the 37-year-old victims were innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire as a result of the altercation,” Pearland Police Officer Chad Rogers said. “The 16-year-old and the 18-year-old males – we are continuing to look into their involvement in the shooting.”
ORIGINAL REPORT: 1 dead, 4 injured after disturbance leads to gunfire at Pearland-area market on Sunday, police say
Child dead, 4 injured following gunfire at Pearland area flea-marketAccording to police, two people, unfamiliar to each other, reportedly got into an argument and exchanged gunfire amongst the crowd. There is no one in custody at this time.
Investigators said there was an argument between Negrete and another person that escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
The shooting was a shock to the Pearland community.
“No, this is not anything that happens in Pearland. It is extremely tragic anytime someone is a victim of gun violence, especially in our community. This does not happen here in Pearland,” Officer Rogers said.
Officials confirmed two handguns were used in the shooting, but it’s unknown how many shots were fired.
“We believe there is at least one more, if not, two other people that actually had handguns and fired those firearms during the scene,” Rodgers said. “There are possibly three suspects.”
If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Pearland Police Department Tip Line at (281) 997-5828 or Brazoria County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-460-2222. Authorities caution the public that Negrete is possibly armed and dangerous.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that information leading to the charging and/or arrest of Negrete may result in a cash payment of up to $15,000 by calling the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip, or through the DPS Mobile App.
“A 10-year-old child was killed in a senseless manner, so any support we can get, whether it’s financially or the public, is very welcomed in this case,” Rogers said.
WATCH: Authorities identify suspected gunman in flea market shooting
10-year-old killed, 4 hurt in shooting at Pearland flea market: PolicePearland police announced 18-year-old David Negrete as one of the suspects in the deadly mass shooting at Cole’s Antique Village and Flea Market.
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