Carlton Griffin, a 46-year-old man from Crosby, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on July 28, 2017, at Crosby Park. According to his family, Carlton went to the park to confront a man who had come to his home earlier that day and pulled a gun. During the confrontation, Carlton was shot and killed, and his stepson, Leonard Taylor, 17, was also injured.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office investigated the incident and determined that the shooting was related to an earlier altercation.
Witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene on foot, and the investigation led to the arrest of Marcos Salas, a 24-year-old man from Houston. Salas was charged with murder and aggravated assault. He had a history of past brushes with the law, including arrests for theft and drugs.
The case drew significant attention from the local community, as Carlton was described by his family as the glue that held them together. The loss was deeply felt by those who knew him, and the investigation into his death continued as authorities sought to bring justice for Carlton and his family.
