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Sterling Webb

Case from Houston, TX dated Feb 03, 2019

Victim Details

Sterling Webb

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2019-02-03

16

Sterling

Webb

07/10/2026

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Sterling Webb, a 16-year-old African American male from Houston, Texas, tragically died on February 3, 2019. He was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in the south Houston neighborhood. The incident occurred when Sterling and two other juveniles attempted to rob a man. During the robbery, one of the juveniles was shot, and Sterling was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Following the incident, Houston police arrested a 15-ye ...
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  • KHOU: 15-year-old arrested for murder of Houston teen
  • KHOU: Young teen killed when attempted robbery leads to gunfire in southeast Houston neighborhood
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    Does anyone else find it deeply unsettling how young the individuals involved in this incident are? ... ...Read More
    08/18/2024
    Has anyone looked into the response from the Houston community after Sterling's tragic death? I've b... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about the community's role in Sterling's case and how vital it is for the people of ... ...Read More
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