Michael Wartell

Death by Force

On March 26, 2015, 62-year-old African American male Michael Wartell was fatally shot in Houston, Texas. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime truck driver, Wartell was known for his dedication to his community and his family. He had returned to Houston to care for his elderly mother, Earline, and often assisted local businesses, including a nearby laundromat. On the day of his death, Wartell was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight between a 16-year-old boy and an adult man during an argument outsi ...Read More

HoustonChronicle.com: Caught in crossfire, man who helped others shot to death

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