Overnight shooting marks first homicide of 2021 in Harris County, coroner says
An overnight shooting that left one dead marks the first homicide of 2021 in Harris County, authorities said.
Dylan Eldridge, 29, died at Columbus Piedmont Regional at 1:35 a.m., Harris County Coroner Joe Weldon told the Ledger-Enqurier. Eldridge was transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds sustained at a private residence near Sunnyside Church Road in Pine Mountain.
Weldon also confirmed that at least one suspect is in custody at Harris County Jail. The Ledger-Enquirer reached out to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for comment.
This incident marks the first homicide of 2021 for Harris County. In neighboring Muscogee County, the total homicide count is currently 59.
Sydney Sims
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer