An argument between two men outside a powerless residence in Humble escalated into a fatal shooting on Friday night.
The incident happened at a home where three adults live, including a couple and a male roommate in the 9200 block of Tracelawn in Humble.
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The residence has been without power, and according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the two men were drinking outside when an argument broke out. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which one of the men retrieved a pistol and shot the other.
The victim, identified as Todd Gehlert, was pronounced dead at the scene. The alleged shooter has been identified as Floyd Redding and has since been charged with murder.
Arrest update: That morning, murder charges on Floyd Redding were accepted. He was arrested and booked in the Harris County jail. The deceased victim was identified as Todd Gehlert. Redding and a woman lived together in the residence and had a male roommate (Gehlert). The two
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez commented on the incident, emphasizing the strain the recent storm has placed on the community.
“I want to remind our public to please try to be patient with one another. It’s tough times this entire week with everything that has happened. The storm has taken a toll on so many. People are getting impatient, they are drinking. Things are getting out of hand, and they are resorting to violence and other unnecessary behaviors.”
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