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Man Charged with Murder in Deadly 'Ding Dong Ditch' Shooting of 11-Year-Old in Houston

KHOU 11September 5, 20251 min130,547 views
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Deadly 'Ding Dong Ditch' Incident

  • 🎯 An 11-year-old boy, Julian Guzman, was fatally shot while playing the game 'ding-dong ditch' in East Houston.
  • πŸ“ The incident occurred late Saturday night on Ra Racine Street, near Mimbro Street.

Suspect Arrested and Charged

  • 🚨 Authorities have arrested and charged 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. with murder in connection with the shooting.
  • βš–οΈ Leon was taken into custody by Houston police SWAT and booked into the Harris County Jail.

Legal Proceedings

  • 🎀 Leon appeared in court for a brief hearing where he was informed of the charges and his rights.
  • πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ He requested a court-appointed attorney, and his bond was not set, with the decision deferred to a district court judge.

Investigation Details

  • πŸ” Witnesses reported that Guzman was shot once in the back after ringing a doorbell and running away from a blue and white house.
  • πŸš“ A man initially detained at the home for questioning was later released by investigators.
  • πŸ”Ž Houston police identified Leon as the suspect after a thorough investigation.
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