“Murder Suspects Admit Firing Guns, Unintentionally Killing Como Shooting Victims”

Two murder suspects have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that took place in Como, Texas on July 3rd. According to their arrest warrant affidavits, the suspects admitted to firing their guns towards a crowd but claimed they did not intend to kill the three victims who died.

The shooting occurred during an afterparty following the ComoFest celebration, where hundreds of people had gathered. Video recordings helped police identify the assailants, and officers familiar with gang members in the city provided valuable expertise.

Brandon Williams, 19, and Christopher Redic Jr., 20, have been charged with murder in the deaths of 18-year-old Paul Willis, 22-year-old Cynthia Santos, and 18-year-old Gabriella Navarette. Police obtained close-up pictures of the two gunmen, which led to their identification.

According to the affidavits, a small group of people got into a fight just before shots were fired. Williams and Redic, along with two other men, were part of this group. Williams claimed that he shot in self-defense after being threatened by a person named “JoJo” who had previously shot at his mother’s car. Redic admitted to firing his gun after hearing gunshots but said he aimed above the crowd and did not believe that he hit anyone.

The shooting is believed to be gang-related, according to Fort Worth police. While it is unclear if the suspects lived in Como, court records show their home addresses in other parts of the city.

City officials have been in discussions with neighborhood residents about preventing outsiders with bad intentions from attending the annual afterparty. Police Chief Neil Noakes emphasized the need to keep the community safe from such incidents in the future.

The arrests of the two suspects provide some closure to the tragic event that resulted in the loss of three lives and left several others injured. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the case progresses..