Joshua Raymond Phelps-Foland, a 20-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on January 14, 2017, in New Caney, Texas. The incident occurred in the 25000 block of Lantern Lane, where Joshua was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting took place shortly before midnight, and law enforcement officials reported that narcotics were likely involved in the incident.
Following the shooting, Nicholas Andrew Valverde, a 17-year-old from New Caney, was arrested and charged with Joshua's murder. Valverde was allegedly attempting to buy drugs from Joshua and another individual, Jesse Ray Collins, 19, when the shooting occurred. Valverde was charged with aggravated robbery and murder, and the investigation into the incident continued after his arrest.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office led the investigation, and they described the shooters as two Hispanic males. The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Joshua's death was a tragic event that highlighted the dangers associated with drug-related activities. The legal proceedings against Valverde continued, and the community hoped for justice for Joshua and his family.
