Man arrested in killing of innocent woman outside Houston hookah lounge
Shanil Pradia (HPD)
HOUSTON – A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left an innocent woman dead at a Houston hookah longue.
Witnesses said a fight broke out inside the hookah bar at 11235 Southwest Freeway on March 10.
It escalated and spilled out into the parking lot where the suspect, Shanil Pradia, is accused of opening fire.
Ruthie McNeese, 35, was killed. A 29-year-old man was also shot in the arm and was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Pradia, 27, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
He’s in jail with no bond.
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