KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) - The Harris County Sheriff's Office is identifying three people who were killed at a house in the Katy area early Sunday morning and revealed that the suspect, when caught, will face capital murder charges.
The victims are Michael Odobo, Nicholas King, and Ellesha Rice; all were 24 years old. They were shot at a house on Russet Leaf Trace near Clay and North Fry roads in unincorporated Katy.
KPRC TV's Bryce Newberry is reporting that Ellesha Rice and Nicholas King were planning a future together, that she graduated from college in December, planned to attend law school, and hoped to become a judge.
"They left this world together - her with a promise ring on her finger," King's sister told KPRC. "My heart weeps for losing one of my brothers, my protector, and my sister in love."
King reportedly died next to Rice in the Kitchen of the home where the shooting happened.
Odobo was in Katy to celebrate his birthday. He was shot and transported to a local hospital where he died.
In total, three adult males were transported to three different hospitals following the shooting.
"Someone out there knows he committed this horrific crime," said CrimeStoppers Andy Kahan.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspects. All tips are anonymous. People can contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Our original story on this crime provides the details on what happened at the Katy Area home where the shooting occurred.
The investigation is ongoing.