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Attempted Capital Murder

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crime2 years ago

Suspect Terran Green Arrested and Charged with Attempted Capital Murder in Houston Standoff

Terran Green, the suspect at the center of a manhunt and dramatic standoff in Humble, Texas, has been charged with four counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Green is accused of wounding four law enforcement officers in two separate incidents, including a shooting during a traffic stop. Prosecutors are seeking to hold Green without bail due to his previous felonies and bond violations. The suspect was apprehended after a five-hour standoff, during which law enforcement used a SWAT vehicle to gain access to the barricaded home. The injured officers are recovering, with one experiencing a setback in his recovery. Green faces a minimum of 25 years in prison and a maximum of life if convicted.

crime2 years ago

"Timberview High School Shooter Receives 12-Year Sentence for Attempted Capital Murder"

Timothy Simpkins, the teenager found guilty of attempted capital murder in the 2021 Timberview High School shooting in Arlington, Texas, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay a $6,000 fine. Simpkins, who claimed he was bullied and feared for his life, shot classmates after a brawl in which he was beaten. Three people were hospitalized as a result of the shooting. Defense attorneys portrayed Simpkins as a kind-hearted boy who got in over his head, while prosecutors described him as a violent drug dealer with no regard for life. Simpkins expressed remorse during sentencing and hoped for probation, but the judge handed down the prison sentence.

crime2 years ago

Timberview HS Shooter Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence

Timothy Simpkins, a former student of Timberview High School, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for opening fire in a classroom and injuring three people. Simpkins, who was convicted of attempted capital murder, stood stoic as the sentence was delivered. The shooting was preceded by a violent classroom brawl and was believed to be retribution for a robbery. Prosecutors pushed for a life sentence, highlighting threatening text messages and internet searches made by Simpkins. The defense pleaded for leniency, suggesting a minimum of five years. The jury unanimously decided on a 12-year sentence, and Simpkins will begin serving immediately.