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Two Teens Charged After Fatal Shooting on Houston METRO Bus

Police say bus surveillance with witness accounts led to the suspects' arrests, with the homicide investigation continuing.

Overview

  • Brayden Smith, 17, is charged with murder and Patrick Scott, 18, is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon in the Jan. 7 shooting.
  • The victim was identified as 25-year-old Caitlin Stup, and a 16-year-old boy was also wounded during the gunfire.
  • Investigators say the suspects argued on Bus No. 2611 on Route 161 near Richmond Avenue and Walnut Bend before shots were fired.
  • Police allege Smith fired the fatal shot, and court officials said he was uncooperative during an expected court appearance.
  • Prosecutors noted Scott was out on bond for an aggravated robbery case with a no-weapons condition, and additional charges remain possible.