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Man arrested in killing of innocent woman outside Houston hookah lounge

Shanil Pradia (HPD)

HOUSTON – A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left an innocent woman dead at a Houston hookah longue.

Witnesses said a fight broke out inside the hookah bar at 11235 Southwest Freeway on March 10.

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It escalated and spilled out into the parking lot where the suspect, Shanil Pradia, is accused of opening fire.

Ruthie McNeese, 35, was killed. A 29-year-old man was also shot in the arm and was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Pradia, 27, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

He’s in jail with no bond.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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