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Reward offered for information on deadly 2025 Third Ward shooting
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Briahn Hawkins , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Crime Stoppers is involved in the case and is offering a reward for information that could lead to answers about the shooting.
A fatal shooting occurred in Houston 's Third Ward on Easter Sunday 2025, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Jaylon Fox. The circumstances surrounding the incident are not fully detailed here, but it is known that Fox was found fatally shot. Crime Stoppers is involved in the case and is offering a reward for information that could lead to answers about the shooting.
For those seeking more details about the incident or the reward, further information is available from the source. The investigation into the deadly shooting is ongoing, with Crime Stoppers seeking assistance from the public in exchange for a reward.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal shooting occurred in Houston's Third Ward on Easter Sunday 2025, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Jaylon Fox. The circumstances surrounding the incident are not fully detailed here, but…
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