{"id":415135,"date":"2026-08-24T06:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415135\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T06:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:24:18","slug":"family-seeks-justice-for-teen-killed-in-bridgeland-stabbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/415135\/","title":{"rendered":"Family seeks justice for teen killed in Bridgeland stabbing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Family \"Family <\/p>\n

BRIDGELAND, TX – A Houston family is pushing for answers and justice nearly a year after 17-year-old Braylen Ezell was stabbed to death in Bridgeland.<\/p>\n

High school student killed \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Ezell, a student at Langham Creek High School in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, was killed on September 13, 2025.<\/p>\n

His mother, Larissa Espinoza, says Braylen had been at a house party that Friday night before going to a friend\u2019s home along Trinity Star Drive.<\/p>\n

She says a group of people later showed up, and a fight broke out. Braylen and another teenager were stabbed during the altercation.<\/p>\n

Espinoza says the fight was captured on cellphone video.<\/p>\n

Both teenagers were rushed to the hospital. Braylen died from his injuries, while the other teen survived.<\/p>\n

Family remembers 17-year-old \"\" <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s every parent\u2019s worst nightmare. Life is never gonna be the same,” Espinoza said.<\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon, Braylen\u2019s family, friends and loved ones gathered near where the stabbing happened to remember him and continue pushing for answers.<\/p>\n

His sister, Jayla Ezell, described Braylen as the “glue” of their family and someone who could get along with anyone.<\/p>\n

“He was awesome. Everybody loved him,” she said. “He was an amazing kid.”<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Braylen was just starting his senior year of high school when he was killed.<\/p>\n

Nearly a year later, his family says they are frustrated that no arrests have been made and are seeking justice.<\/p>\n

“Justice looks like the kid that stabbed my child and took him from me to be prosecuted,” Espinoza said.<\/p>\n

Braylen\u2019s father, Brent Ezell, says the family will continue speaking out and are fighting for accountability.<\/p>\n

“Braylen was important to us,” he said. “We\u2019re gonna keep doing what we\u2019re doing. We\u2019re just getting started, really.”<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

Jayla is also urging anyone who witnessed what happened or knows something about the case to come forward.<\/p>\n

“Everybody involved, you were there. You know what happened,” she said. “Please come forward for Braylen. Say something.”<\/p>\n

\"Houston \"Houston Houston event held to remember victims of unsolved cases<\/a> <\/p>\n

An event was held on Saturday as a chance for families to raise awareness of their loved ones lost in homicides that remain unsolved. FOX 26’s Mekenna Earnhart spoke to the family of a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed during a party last year.<\/p>\n

Harris County sheriff’s investigation remains open <\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office is investigating the homicide.<\/p>\n

FOX 26 reached out to the sheriff\u2019s office for an update on the case. The sheriff’s office said there is no new information at this time.<\/p>\n

FOX 26 also reached out to the Harris County District Attorney\u2019s Office and is waiting to hear back.<\/p>\n

The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann.<\/p>\n

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