Man charged in shooting death of 10-month-old boy appears in court

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 10-month-old boy in southwest Houston.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 24-year-old man charged in connection with the shooting death of a 10-month-old boy was in court Thursday morning. He was denied bond.

Jared Balogun is accused of fatally shooting Messiah Marshall on June 14 at the Nob Hill Apartments.
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The baby boy's father told police he was outside with Messiah in his arms when three men approached him shooting.

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The mother of Messiah Justice Marshall wants justice for her baby boy. A gunman shot and killed the 10-month-old child yesterday as his father held him in his arms.

Balogun is charged with capital murder.

The family set up a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral costs.
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