17-Year-Old Wanted for Murder in Humble Shooting May Be Hiding in Portland, Oregon

HOUSTON, Texas — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old murder suspect who investigators believe may have fled to Portland, Oregon, following a fatal shooting in the Humble area earlier this year.

Jayden Jackson, 17, is wanted in connection with the January 10, 2026, shooting death of Adam Pineda, who was killed after arranging to meet a group of individuals to sell THC vapes.

Jackson and Thomas Osborne, 19, have both been charged with murder in connection with the shooting. Jackson remains at large.

Victim Shot During Planned THC Vape Sale

According to Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators, Pineda arranged to meet Jackson and several other individuals in the 8300 block of Vistadale Drive in Humble on Saturday, January 10.

During the encounter, Jackson and three other males approached the driver’s side of Pineda’s pickup truck.

At approximately the same time, Osborne emerged from a nearby wooded area.

Investigators said Jackson and Osborne then pulled out handguns and opened fire, striking Pineda twice.

Pineda died from his injuries at the scene.

Jackson, Osborne and the other individuals fled following the shooting.

Investigators Believe Teen Suspect May Be in Oregon

Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives identified Jackson and Osborne as suspects during their investigation and obtained murder charges against both individuals.

Jackson has not been apprehended, and investigators believe he may have traveled to the Portland, Oregon, area.

Authorities are asking anyone who has seen Jackson or has information about his current location to contact investigators.

How to Submit Information

Anyone with information about Jackson’s whereabouts or the January 10 shooting is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Information provided through Crime Stoppers may be submitted anonymously.