Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a juvenile male that occurred at 5330 North Braeswood Boulevard about 7:15 p.m. on September 19.
The suspect, Braelin James, 17, is charged with murder in the 337th Criminal District Court. A booking photo of James is attached to this news release.
The victim is identified as Kenneth Payne, 15.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives G. Rangel and H. Montealegre reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting victim at a hospital at 7600 Beechnut Street about 7:50 p.m. Witnesses stated the victim was involved in a disturbance at a gas station at 5330 North Braeswood Boulevard. Officers learned two groups were involved in a physical altercation at the gas station. As they were leaving, a suspect(s) fired shots towards their vehicle, striking the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital where doctors pronounced him deceased.
The victim was later identified as Mr. Payne.
Update: ECR/JKS 10-3-25 SOA/ECR 9-22-25 Inc. #123197525
