HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect authorities say is connected to a deadly shooting on a METRO bus appeared in front of a judge Friday morning.
Records show 18-year-old Patrick Scott has been charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon as a result of Wednesday’s incident in the 10800 block of Richmond Avenue.
The Houston Police Department says Scott and fellow suspect Brayden Smith were arguing when the shooting broke out.
According to HPD, Smith fired the shots that killed 25-year-old Caitlin Stup and injured a teenager.
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Smith was also scheduled to appear in front of a judge on Friday morning, but failed to do so because he was “being uncooperative,” according to court officials.
Meanwhile, it was revealed in Scott’s court appearance that he was already out on bond for an unrelated aggravated robbery case.
Prosecutors say Scott wasn’t allowed to carry a weapon as one of the conditions on that bond.
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story reported that the Houston Police Department said the suspects shot at each other during an argument, striking the victims. While METRO told ABC13 that the suspects exchanged gunfire, HPD said its investigation has not concluded that.
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