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Michael Wartell

Case from Houston, TX dated Mar 26, 2015

Victim Details

Michael Wartell

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2015-03-26

62

Michael

Wartell

07/07/2026

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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 ...
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  • HoustonChronicle.com: Caught in crossfire, man who helped others shot to death
  • Houston Chronicle: Teen charged with murder after innocent bystander dies by stray bullet
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