On May 11, 2016, Angelo Singleton, an 18-year-old male, was tragically gunned down outside the Laguna Azul Apartments in Baytown, Texas. Singleton was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The incident occurred around noon, and a preliminary investigation revealed that Singleton had been shot at least once.
Following the shooting, Baytown police detained five individuals, including 19-year-old Kendall Banks Jr. Banks Jr.
later confessed to shooting Singleton, and his confession was corroborated by several eyewitness accounts. As a result, Banks Jr. was charged with murder. The police believe the shooting was drug-related, although further details about the motive have not been disclosed.
The case drew significant attention from the local community and law enforcement, with Baytown Crime Stoppers offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The investigation into Singleton's death remains a priority for the Baytown Police Department, and they continue to seek any additional information that could aid in the prosecution of the case.
Singleton's death was a tragic event that shook the Baytown community, and the efforts to bring justice for him continue to this day.
