Leslie Kennerson Jr. Killed in Sports Bar Shooting in Houston, TX
UPDATE (January 26, 2026): Authorities identified the victim killed in the shooting as Leslie Kennerson Jr.
Harris County, TX — January 19, 2026, a man sustained fatal injuries due to a shooting at a bar off Cullen Boulevard at around 9:00 p.m.
Initial details about the incident say it happened at a sports bar located off the corner of Cullen Boulevard and Orem Drive in south Houston.
Right now, exact details about the shooting remain unclear, only that it happened at the sports bar (though it's unclear if it was inside or outside the establishment). Authorities found one gunshot victim, who reportedly died from the shooting. No other injuries were reported.
It's unclear if authorities are looking for suspects at this time. The incident remains under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
My immediate thought with incidents like this is if there's video of the incident. Most establishments have some kind of security system. That video tends to be time-sensitive, though, so it needs to be secured as promptly as possible and saved—not just for the police investigations but also so the victim's loved ones can have that evidence available to them.
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