HOUSTON – An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested after allegedly killing a 12-year-old boy while he was walking home with his friends in the Sunnyside area Monday night.
According to court records, capital murder charges have been filed against Kahlis Willis.
The shooting took place on Labor Day in the 4100 block of Barberry Street.
Investigators said the victim, Freddrick Johnson, was walking home with friends when they got into an argument with Willis.
That argument escalated, and Willis allegedly opened fire at the group, fatally striking Freddrick several times.
As of Wednesday morning, Willis had not received a bond amount and remained in the Harris County Jail.
Court documents show that Willis, who lives in the Spring area, was arrested in 2022 for assault of a family member. He was released on bond and the case was ultimately dismissed.
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I want to thank our Homicide detectives & the community’s help in getting this suspect into custody. #hounews