HOUSTON – A second teen has been charged with murder for the shooting death of another teen in Houston’s Meyerland area, according to police.
Houston Braeswood Boulevard shooting: Second teen charged
What we know:
Houston Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of 15-year-old Kenneth Payne.
The suspect was reportedly arrested on Thursday.
Another teen, 17-year-old Braelin James, has also been charged with this shooting. Court records say he remains in jail on a $500,000 bond for his murder charge.
Police say James was in custody on unrelated charges.
What we don’t know:
Police are not naming the 15-year-old suspect. No mugshot will be released.
Braeswood Boulevard shooting 
Sept. 2025 shooting scene on North Braeswood Boulevard.
The backstory:
The shooting was reported on Sept. 19 at a gas station in the 5300 block of North Braeswood Boulevard.
According to police, two groups got into a fight at the scene. As one of the groups was leaving, at least one person shot at the group’s vehicle, striking Kenneth Payne.
Payne was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Braelin James was reportedly charged on Oct. 1.
The Source: Houston Police and previous FOX 26 reporting.