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Suspect wanted in shooting that left man dead, another injured during fight at Midtown convenience store

Jahdari Hatton (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – Houston police have charged a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Midtown on July 31.

Jahdari Hatton, 24, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He currently remains at large.

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The shooting happened in the 2100 block of San Jacinto Street at about 2:55 p.m. on July 31.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a convenience store at the location and found a man suffering a gun shot wound. Paramedics from the Houston Fire Department transported the man, identified as Jonathan Pettway, 26, to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A second man suffered a graze wound and was treated and released at the scene.

Investigators found that a fight happened inside of the store, which led to the suspect pulling out a gun and firing multiple rounds into the store.

Further investigation identified Hatton as the suspect in the case and on Thursday he was charged.


About the Author

Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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