Jaime Leonel Hernandez

Murdered
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On June 11, 2023, in southeast Houston, a longstanding dispute between neighbors culminated in tragedy when 39-year-old Jaime Leonel Hernandez was fatally shot. The alleged shooter, 79-year-old former Harris County Precinct 2 deputy, Frankie Luke Vernagallo, was arrested and charged with murder following the incident.

The altercation occurred on Kirkglen Drive, where both men resided. According to Hernandez's family, the conflict began when Hernandez entered Vernagallo's backyard to re ...Read More
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  • Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 10503 Kirkglen Drive – City of Houston | Newsroom

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    Victim Details

    Jaime Leonel Hernandez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2023-06-11

    39

    Jaime

    Leonel Hernandez

    Yes

    12/28/2024

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