Ethan Riley Shot Dead; Identified As Victim of Fatal Shooting in Friendswood,

A young guy named Ethan Riley, who was from Friendswood, had his life cut brutally short as a result of this act of violence. He was 18 at the time of the incident. May his soul rest in peace.

A sense of sadness has spread throughout the community as a result of the circumstances surrounding his passing, which has led to inquiries on the nature of the conflict that resulted in such a tragic outcome.

The incident took place on Saturday evening, during what is believed to have been a fight in the area. According to the reports, Connor Hilton, who is 17 years old, is suspected of opening fire during the dispute, causing two teens to sustain critical injuries by shooting them. Unfortunately, despite receiving rapid medical attention, Ethan Riley was unable to recover from his injuries and passed away on Sunday evening.

The Friendswood Police Department (FPD)

Revisions made at 9:45 p.m. on December 24, 2023: Ethan Riley, 18, a resident of Friendswood, has passed away as a consequence of the injuries he sustained. The Friendswood Police Department wishes to express its deepest condolences to its community as they make this announcement. On account of his passing, investigators are collaborating with the District Attorney’s Office of Galveston County in order to strengthen the allegations against him.

The other victim is still there at a nearby hospital, where they are in critical condition.The Galveston County Jail is still holding Hilton as a suspect in this case. In response to each of the counts of Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury, the District Attorney has upped his bond to a total of $500,000 for each of the allegations.

During this difficult time, the Friendswood Police Department is keeping the families and friends of both victims in their thoughts and prayers while providing support.

While the town of Friendswood is in mourning over the loss of Ethan Riley, the incident serves as a disturbing reminder of the destructive effects that gun violence can have. This highlights the significance of promoting peaceful conflict resolution within communities and putting into place effective preventative measures against acts of violence of this nature.

Immediately following the occurrence of this terrible event, our thoughts and prayers are with Ethan Riley’s family, friends, and the whole Friendswood community. I pray that his memory will motivate residents of the community to recommit themselves to maintaining peace and safety.

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