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Houston Man Arrested in Killing of 11-Year-Old During Doorbell Prank

Police say the shooting does not appear to be self-defense.

Overview

  • The boy, identified by local reports as Julian Guzman, was shot late Saturday in southeast Houston after ringing a doorbell and running away.
  • Houston police said shots were reported around 10:55 p.m. on Membrough Street and the child died at a hospital the following day.
  • Officers seized video recordings from the scene and are coordinating with the prosecutor’s office, with investigators indicating a murder charge is likely.
  • Le Figaro reports that Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Harris County jail, with a witness saying the man chased children and fired as they fled.
  • Local outlet KHOU reported the child was struck by multiple shots, and police agencies have warned parents that such pranks can trigger dangerous confrontations and potential criminal charges.