ABC13 captures re-arrest of 17-year-old charged with murdering 18-year-old in Friendswood
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13 was the only news station present as law enforcement swarmed the home of a 17-year-old in Friendswood on Monday and arrested him for murder.
According to police, 17-year-old Connor Hilton's charges have been upgraded to murder, the day after posting a $1 million bond.
Around 7:40 p.m., Friendswood Police had their guns drawn and surrounded his family's home.
"This is the Friendswood Police Department," an officer said on the bullhorn. "We have a warrant for 1805 La Salle. Come open the door now. Make sure you have your hands in the air."
Several minutes went by, and the officer on the bullhorn continued to tell the suspect to open the door before someone did.
Hilton was walked out in handcuffs and he did not respond to ABC13, who asked if he had anything to say.
On Dec. 23, the Friendswood Police Department responded to a call for gunshots in the area of the 1800 block of La Salle Street. Two men were found with gunshot wounds and taken to the hospital.
One of the victims, Ethan Riley, 18, died at the hospital, according to police. The other victim, a 19-year-old, remains in critical condition.
Initially, Hilton was charged with two counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury with a $600,000 total bond. His bond was later increased to $1 million.
WATCH HERE: See moments as 17-year-old suspect is arrested after charges get upgraded to murder.
On Dec. 24, Hilton posted his $1 million bond, allowing him to spend Christmas with his family until he was arrested Christmas night on the upgraded murder charge. Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady approved the murder warrant before it was signed by Judge McCumber, according to police.
Friendswood Police Chief Josh Rogers was assured that appropriate bond conditions would be set. At this time, no bond has been issued.
This comes after police were outspoken about the initial bond conditions on the previous charges.
The Friendswood Police Department posted on social media that his previous bond conditions did "not include GPS monitoring or any conditions that provide extra security for the community given the violent actions of Hilton."
Hilton was booked into the Friendswood City Jail and will eventually be transferred to Galveston County Jail.
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