Harry LaRose, an 18-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on July 20, 2015, during a house party in Fresno, Texas. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Cove Crest Trail. LaRose, a recent graduate of Thurgood Marshall High School, was at the party celebrating with friends when several uninvited guests arrived, leading to a confrontation.
The suspects, Jaycee Jermaine Cotton, Deshawn Jamound Jackson, and an unidentified juvenile, became angry when they were denied entry to
the party. They opened fire on the crowd outside the home, and one of the bullets struck LaRose. He was rushed to Pearland Medical Center but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Following the incident, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation. The suspects were later arrested and charged with murder. Cotton and Jackson were held in the Fort Bend County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bonds, while the juvenile suspect was detained at the Fort Bend County Juvenile Detention Center. The case remains under investigation, and authorities continue to seek justice for Harry LaRose.
The tragic death of Harry LaRose highlights the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of community safety. His family and friends remember him as a good boy who did well in school and worked at a local Whataburger during his senior year. The community has rallied together to support the LaRose family and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
