Second suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 10-month-old

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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Second man charged in baby's murder due in court
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 10-month-old.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A second suspect wanted in the shooting a death of a 10-month-old boy is now in custody.

This was a crime that outraged people in the Houston area. Messiah Marshall was shot and killed on June 14 outside of the Nob Hill Apartments while he was in his father's arms.

Houston police just released a new mugshot for Kravon Human, who is charged along with Jared Balogun in the fatal shooting of 10-month-old Messiah Marshall.

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Kravon Human, 20, was arrested Tuesday for the death of Messiah. He has been charged with capital murder. He is the second to be charged in the case.

Last week Jared Balogun, 24, was arrested on an unrelated charge, but has apparently admitted to his role in the shooting and is also now charged with capital murder.

The baby boy's father told police he was outside with Messiah in his arms when three men approached him shooting.

The search for a third person connected to the shooting is ongoing.

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