On the night of December 18, 2019, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Houston police responded to a shooting incident on Braeburn Glen Boulevard near South Braeswood Boulevard in southwest Houston. Upon arrival, officers discovered Carl Simmons, a 30-year-old male, with a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel declared him brain dead.
Approximately 20 minutes after finding Carl Simmons, authorities located a second victim, 18-year-old Jordan Hernandez, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Hernandez was also taken to the hospital and was expected to survive his injuries.
As of the latest available information, investigators were working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and to identify the perpetrator or perpetrators involved. No arrests had been reported, and details regarding potential suspects remained undisclosed. Authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Carl Simmons, aged 30, was a resident of Houston, Texas. He was remembered by family and friends, with tributes and condolences shared on platforms such as Gun Memorial.
The investigation into the shooting that led to the death of Carl Simmons and the injury of Jordan Hernandez was ongoing. Authorities continued to seek information from the public to aid in solving the case.
