2 arrested, 1 wanted in Pearland flea market shooting that left child dead, several injured

PEARLAND, Texas – Two folks were arrested, and a 19-year-old is wanted in reference to a shooting that left a 10-year-old lifeless and several injured in Pearland, in step with police.

David Negrete has been at the run for greater than an afternoon, and police say he’s armed and perilous. He’s accused of shooting and killing the 10-year-old boy, in step with Pearland PD.

Officers had been referred to as to Cole’s Flea Market in Pearland round 5:34 p.m. Sunday. They discovered 5 shooting sufferers, together with the 10-year-old boy.

A 14-year-old woman, a 16-year-old boy, an 18-year-old guy, and a 37-year-old guy had been additionally taken to within sight hospitals, the place the 10-year-old used to be pronounced lifeless. Police say initial investigations printed two males had been concerned in an altercation on the flea market, resulting in the shooting.

Two handguns had been fired, however the collection of rounds has now not been made up our minds, police say.

The 10-year-old boy, 14-year-old woman and 37-year-old guy had been blameless bystanders, however officials say they’re nonetheless understanding how the 16-year-old used to be concerned.

Pearland PD known the 18-year-old guy who used to be shot as Cruz Meza. He used to be arrested and charged with tampering with bodily proof and creating a false observation to a peace officer.

Police additionally arrested 18-year-old Julianna Espino in reference to the shooting at the identical fees. She’s additionally charged with tampering with bodily proof and creating a false observation to a peace officer.

Police say Negrete, who has an lively arrest warrant for irritated attack with a perilous weapon, is regarded as armed and perilous. Anyone with information is requested to name Pearland PD’s tip line at 281-997-5828 or Brazoria County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-460-2222.

Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Office, is providing a $15,000 praise for information resulting in the arrest of Negrete.