Charges have been filed against two suspects wanted in the shooting of a man at 3000 Murworth Drive about 12 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 10).
The suspects, Jervarius Taylor, 18, and Jaycob Lewis, 18, are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary with intent to commit a felony in the 263rd State District Court. Taylor is also charged with aggravated assault of a family member and Lewis is charged with a second count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Previous booking photos of Taylor and Lewis are attached to this news release.
HPD Major Assaults and Family Violence Division Detective B. Padilla reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and found the male victim, 22, suffering from gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.
Officers learned Taylor and Lewis kicked in the front door of an apartment and pointed a firearm at three individuals inside the residence. Witnesses told officers that Taylor fired multiple shots, striking the victim more than once. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Investigators consulted with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and charges were filed on the suspects.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jervarius Taylor or Jaycob Lewis is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Jervarius Taylor (WANTED)
Jaycob Lewis (WANTED)
SOA/JFC 10-13-23
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