Jalen Easterling Obituary, Death; – Family members have identified a young mother who was tragically shot and killed on Thursday night during a birthday celebration for her 6-year-old child. The victim, 25-year-old Jalen Easterling, was fatally wounded, and family members have indicated that the shooter is the father of her two children.
Authorities have confirmed their awareness of the shooter’s identity, but he remains at large, and his name has not been disclosed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at a residence on Locksley Road, located in a neighborhood near the intersection of Wayside Drive and Tidwell Road.
According to the Houston police, Easterling and her new partner were hosting a birthday party for her child when, shortly after 8:30 p.m., the children’s father arrived, leading to a confrontation at the front door. It was during this altercation that gunfire erupted, resulting in Easterling being shot in the presence of her children, boyfriend, and other guests. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Local residents were left seeking shelter as the gunfire erupted. Felicia Adams, a neighbor, recounted her experience, stating, “My heart dropped. I was terrified. It was loud and it sounded like it was going into my house.” At the time, Adams and her two children were in the adjacent townhome and reported hearing shouting just prior to the shooting.
“He was angry. He was shouting and screaming,” Adams described, referring to the assailant. Although her home was not struck by bullets, she later discovered bullet holes in her vehicle. “It was scary. My kids were terrified. I have a 5-year-old, and she wouldn’t stop crying,” she added.
The Houston police noted that they had previously responded to calls regarding child custody issues at the residence. Investigators revealed that the shooter fled the scene in a white Tahoe and urged him to surrender to clarify his account of the events.
Adams expressed her willingness to assist once the suspect is apprehended. “I know they know who he is, and I hope I can identify him correctly so we can begin the process of bringing this to justice,” she stated.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
