On June 27, 2023, 18-year-old Plezh'er Shytwon Wooley Jr. was fatally shot at a residence in the 5900 block of Beldart Street in southeast Houston. Responding to reports of a shooting around 7:50 p.m., Houston Police Department (HPD) officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics found Wooley lying on the front patio with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The initial investigation did not reveal a motive or suspect information. However, on July 25, 2023, HPD officers arrested 19-year-old D'Andre Vasquez, charging him with capital murder in connection with Wooley's death.
Further investigation led to the identification and arrest of additional suspects. On September 20, 2023, 17-year-old Kevontae Marquise Kemp was taken into custody and charged with capital murder. Subsequently, on October 9, 2023, a 16-year-old male suspect was arrested and also charged with capital murder. Due to his juvenile status, his identity has not been publicly disclosed.
As of December 2024, all three suspects remain in custody, facing capital murder charges for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Plezh'er Wooley Jr. The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed. The case is ongoing, with legal proceedings pending for the accused individuals.
