HOUSTON, Texas – A shocking discovery was made by a resident of Haven at Elgin on December 13. The resident, who chose to remain anonymous, found a 16-year-old boy shot to death when the elevator doors opened. The victim was later identified as Edwin Quinones. It was reported that Quinones was attempting to rob people in the elevator when he was shot and killed.
The suspect in Quinones’ death, 18-year-old Larry Holmes, has been charged by the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Court documents revealed that Holmes allegedly coached Quinones on how to commit armed robbery, leading to his death. He was charged through the law of parties, a concept that holds a person responsible for someone else’s crimes under specific circumstances.
Holmes was given a $275,000 bond but remains in jail and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. The incident has left residents, especially students, feeling uneasy. Some are considering ending their leases and moving out due to safety concerns.
New developments in the case have not brought reassurance to the community, as the actual perpetrator of the murder remains unidentified. The tragic incident has raised questions and concerns about safety and security in the area. The investigation into Quinones’ death continues as the community grapples with the aftermath of the shocking event.