Houston police capture man accused of slaying three in drug-related killing spree
HOUSTON - Texas authorities have captured a man accused of slaying three men in less than an hour at separate locations.
According to ABC News, 35-year-old Joshua Kelsey was taken into custody by Houston Police at about 4 a.m. after using a stolen car to flee the scene of the first murder.
UPDATE #2: Following a short vehicle pursuit on the southeast side of the city, Kelsey was taken into custody about 4 am while driving the stolen Kia.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 7, 2020
Kelsey is now being questioned by homicide detectives. We’ll provide further updates as info becomes available. #hounews https://t.co/UMkaPxT1IC
According to Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner, the murders appear to be drug-related.
The first shooting took place around 8:15 p.m., Wednesday and left one man dead and another person injured.
Finner said the gunman then forced his way into a home and fatally shot a 60-year-old man.
Kelsey was described by police as a suspect in the slayings, but no charges were announced as of early Thursday.
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“Kelsey is now being questioned by homicide detectives,” the post said.
Names of the dead and additional details related to the shootings weren't immediately released.