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As Jazmine Barnes’ mother, LaPorsha Washington, drove them to the store to get items to cook breakfast that morning, the suspects pulled up next to their car around 7 a.m. and opened fire. Jazmine’s mother was shot in the arm, but Jazmine was shot in the head and was lifeless before even making it to a hospital. This situation has been truly traumatic for the parents.

COMMENTARY: Justice for Jazmine

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many in the Greater Houston community are relieved to know that Jazmine’s killers have been apprehended and may soon face justice. However, the...

National11 years ago

Houston Police Department Releases Jordan Baker Video

By Jeffrey L. Boney Special to the NNPA News Wire from Houston Forward Times “Houston Police Department Officer Juventino Castro shot and killed Jordan Baker without...

National11 years ago

One Student Dead, One Injured as Shooting at TSU Grabs National Attention

By Tyler Doggett and Jeffrey Boney Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Houston Forward Times On Friday, October 9, Texas Southern University (TSU), a...