Almendarez told his wife to get somewhere safe and went toward the Nissan, which by that point had three people inside, according to the news release. As Almendarez approached, the people inside the car opened fire, hitting him multiple times, the news release said.
Almendarez was able to return fire, shooting at least two of the suspects before they quickly drove away, the release said.
Almendarez was taken to Houston Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead, officials said. A short time later, according to the sheriff’s office statement, two of the suspects arrived at the same hospital in the Nissan Altima with gunshot wounds.
Joshua Stewart, 23, and Fredarius Clark, 19, were arrested early Friday after arriving at the hospital. Fredrick Tardy, 17, was arrested later Friday, court records show.
All three are charged with capital murder, according to the court documents.
Stewart was denied bond at a hearing Friday, records show, and he has a bail review hearing Monday. Clark and Tardy each have preliminary court appearances Monday morning, according to court records.
