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Ex-Boyfriend Threatened to Kill Children Before Shooting Two, Court Docs Reveal

KHOU 11August 5, 20252 min5,785 views
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Chilling Threats and Escalating Violence

  • 💔 Court documents reveal that Willie Simpson III, the ex-boyfriend of the children's mother, threatened to kill her four children.
  • 🏠 Simpson allegedly showed up at the apartment complex and confronted two teenage sons, ages 16 and 19, telling them he would shoot if they didn't go inside.
  • 🔫 He then opened fire, shooting the 19-year-old in the abdomen, while the 16-year-old escaped by jumping from a second-floor balcony.

Further Assault and Narrow Escape

  • 🚪 A 12-year-old girl, returning from the pool, was shot after Simpson kicked in the bathroom door where she was changing.
  • 😨 A 13-year-old sibling managed to hide under clothes and was not discovered by Simpson.
  • 📱 Investigators uncovered text messages where Simpson allegedly demanded the mother return home, threatening to "kill her kids."

Suspect Apprehended and Charges

  • 🚨 Simpson, 32, was arrested Friday after a multi-agency effort and is now facing five felonies.
  • ⚖️ Charges include aggravated assault of a family member, unlawful firearm possession by a felon, and burglary with intent to commit murder.
  • 💰 A judge set his bond at $350,000, with a court appearance scheduled for the following morning.
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