Houston Police Department > News Releases

Update on Incident at 9001 Kempwood

February 8, 2005 -- Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 9001 Kempwood about 1:30 a.m. on January 28.

The suspect, identified as Jose Angel Herrera (H/m, DOB 12-30-87), is charged
with capital murder in the 208th State District Court. He is accused in the
killing of Tereso Hernandez Tellez, 26, of 211 West 17th in Georgetown, Texas.

Houston Police Department Homicide Division Sergeant C.T. Mosqueda and Officer
L. Benavidez reported:

Tellez was approached by three men and one woman who were driving in a maroon
Chrysler. One of the suspects (Herrera) fired several shots, striking Tellez
multiple times as he sat in his car. The suspects stole Tellez's wallet and
fled the scene.

Two suspects, a female juvenile and male adult, were initially apprehended.
They have not been charged in the incident at this time.

Update JFC/MES 2-8-05
AW/ RMT 1-28-05
Inc # 014769005

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.