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Man who coached teen to rob person charged with murder after teen killed in Third Ward during crime

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HOUSTON – A man was charged with murder after a teenager he coached to commit an aggravated robbery died during the crime, according to court documents.

Larry Holmes, 18, was charged with the murder of an unidentified 16-year-old, who was fatally shot in Third Ward on Dec. 12.

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Holmes appeared in court on Saturday. He received a $275,000 bond.

What happened

The 16-year-old was found with gunshot wounds inside of an elevator in an apartment complex in the 3700 block of Elgin Street around 11:35 p.m.

Court documents state Holmes coached the 16-year-old on how to rob a man. He allegedly told the teen to point a gun at two people and rob them, and this led to the death of the teenager.

A second person was injured in the shooting, and officers previously mentioned they were looking for a third person that fled from the area after the incident.

Holmes was also charged with a robbery with a deadly weapon that happened on Aug. 4.


About the Author

Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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