The Brief
- Willie James Whitlock was shot and killed in August 2024.
- Police say Kedar Smith admitted to his role in the shooting while in custody in Louisiana.
- Anyone with information can call HPD (713-308-3600) or Crime Stoppers (713-222-8477).
HOUSTON – A suspect has reportedly admitted to his role in a 2024 Houston shooting after being arrested in Louisiana. Kedar Andrey Smith, 28, is charged with murder for the death of 27-year-old Willie James Whitlock, according to Houston Police.
Houston crime: Suspect arrested in 2024 South Park shooting
The backstory:
The shooting was reported on August 17, 2024, shortly after 11 p.m. Police were called to Guadalcanal Road, near the South Loop and Doolittle Boulevard.
When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds lying in the street. The victim, now identified as Whitlock, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced deceased.…