Man shot in head dies in dispute over PlayStation at Pasadena motel, police say

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Saturday, June 19, 2021
Victim in shooting over PlayStation gaming unit has died
A shooting that sparked from a dispute over a PlayStation gaming unit has resulted in tragedy.

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- A man shot in the head reportedly over a PlayStation gaming console has died, and the man accused in the killing has been charged.



Charging documents state 23-year-old River Evans was charged with murder after Victor Alvarado died.



Pasadena police were called to the Pasadena Inn & Suites on Pasadena Boulevard near Southmore at about 7:30 a.m. Friday.



According to investigators, the two men were arguing over the purchase of a PlayStation gaming console when one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other person in the head.



Alvarado was transported to HCA Southeast Hospital where he died.



Evans is due in a court room on Monday.

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