HOUSTON, TX – A man has been charged with murder after a teenager he coached to commit an aggravated robbery died during the crime, court documents revealed. Larry Holmes, 18, has been charged with the murder of an unidentified 16-year-old who was fatally shot in Third Ward on Dec. 12. Holmes appeared in court on Saturday and received a $275,000 bond.
The 16-year-old victim was found with gunshot wounds inside an elevator in an apartment complex on Elgin Street around 11:35 p.m. Court documents allege that Holmes coached the teenager on how to rob a man, instructing him to point a gun at two people and rob them, which tragically led to the teenager’s death. Another person was injured in the shooting, and officers are searching for a third person who fled the scene after the incident.
In addition to the murder charge, Holmes has also been charged with a robbery with a deadly weapon that took place on Aug. 4.
The incident highlights the tragic consequences of coaching someone to commit a crime. The victim’s death has resulted in Holmes facing serious charges. The community is left in shock as authorities continue to investigate and seek justice for the victims.
In summary, Larry Holmes has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old who was fatally shot in an aggravated robbery that he coached the teenager to commit. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning and has led to Holmes facing multiple serious charges.