Homicide Investigation in Harris County Leads to Murder Charge After Shooting at Hop n’ Shop Mini Mart

On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approximately 11:53 AM, Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) District 3 Patrol Deputies responded to a “shooting victim” call at the Hop n’ Shop Mini Mart, located at 704 Sheldon Road in Channelview. Upon arrival, deputies found 45-year-old Marcos Mata at a nearby homeless camp, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of EMS personnel, Mata was pronounced dead at the scene.

HCSO deputies detained several individuals from the camp, including the suspected shooter, 32-year-old Stormie Crummel. During an interview, Crummel admitted to shooting Mata, claiming it was in self-defense.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division, along with Crime Scene Investigators, responded to the scene and began their investigation.

UPDATE: On Monday, January 13, 2025, HCSO homicide detectives charged Stormie Crummel with Murder in connection with the shooting death of Marcos Mata. Additionally, 27-year-old Brannon Brewer was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Both Crummel and Brewer were arrested without incident by the Harris County Violent Crimes Apprehension Team (VCAT) and booked into Harris County Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).