Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Assault at 9700 Bissonnet Street

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal assault of a woman at 9700 Bissonnet Street that occurred about 2 a.m. on Thursday (February 24).

The victim is identified as Jasmine James, 26.

The suspect, Chiedozie Amadi, 22, is charged with murder in the 338th State District Court.  A booking photo of Amadi is attached to this news release.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives V. Habukiha and A. Merino reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a crash at the above address and observed Amadi standing over Ms. James.  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported James to the hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.

Witnesses told officers Amadi appeared to intentionally strike the victim with his vehicle as she walked on the sidewalk, causing the vehicle to flip over.  Amadi was then seen striking the victim in the head with a metal object.

Amadi was detained at the scene, admitted to officers his role in the incident and he was subsequently charged.

Chiedozie Amadi

SOA/JFC   2-25-22
Inc. #024800722