Jewel Hunter, a 27-year-old woman, died on January 1, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Her death was the result of a fatal shooting that occurred on December 20, 2016, at 4200 Mowery. On the night of the incident, officers responded to a report of a shooting and found Ms. Hunter lying in the street with a gunshot wound. She was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital but succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased on January 1, 2017.
The investigation into her death led to the identification of Tealzie Randall III, also known as "Third," as the suspect. Randall, a 37-year-old male, was arrested on September 25, 2017, without incident. He was charged with murder in the 230th State District Court.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Senior Police Officers S. Spivey and R. Pemberton, conducted the investigation that resulted in Randall's arrest. The case highlights the efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to the victims of violent crimes and their families.