On Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., patrol units with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office responded to a shooting in the 4300 block of Hickorygate in Birnam Wood subdivision. An 18 year old male, later identified as Jaston Hamilton, was found with a gunshot wound in the parking lot of the community recreation center. Hamiliton was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witness statements indicated Hamiliton was involved in some type of interaction with three other individuals, all black males appearing to be teenagers. During this interaction, which took place in and around Hamilton’s vehicle, one of the three black males shot the complainant. At this time it is unclear what the nature of the interaction was just prior to shooting. All three suspects then fled the scene on foot.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is asking that anyone with information in regards to the incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).