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William Henry Blake

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 21, 2022

Victim Details

William Henry Blake

Male

Houston

TX

2022-01-21

59

William

Henry Blake

07/18/2026

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William Henry Blake, a 59-year-old male, tragically lost his life on January 21, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Blake was fatally shot in the torso during an attempted robbery at a convenience store located on the North Freeway. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m., when Houston police were dispatched to the scene and found Blake's body in a grassy area next to a Texaco gas station.

The investigation led to the identification of David Cleo Elliott as the shooter. Elliott, a repeat offend ...
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  • Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 5714 North Freeway
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