A tragic shooting at a Pasadena restaurant on Friday night has left one man dead and another injured. The suspect, Kenneth Leon Scott Jr., is said to be a former co-worker of the victim, Eddie Zamora.
This devastating incident has shaken the local community, with the victim’s wife, Imelda Crespon, sharing her heartbreak as she tries to understand the senseless loss of her husband.
Details of the Incident
On Friday evening, a deadly shooting took place inside Bubba’s 33 restaurant in Pasadena, Texas. 48-year-old Kenneth Leon Scott Jr. shot and killed 51-year-old Eddie Zamora, leaving another employee injured in the process.
According to the Pasadena Police, Scott and Zamora had worked together in the past, and the two had not been in contact for years until Scott reached out to Zamora recently.
Imelda Crespon, Zamora’s wife, shared her devastation with ABC13, remembering her late husband as a kind and caring person who had just helped her overcome stage four colon cancer. She spoke of the pain of losing him so unexpectedly, especially after everything they had been through together.
The Accused Shooter
Kenneth Leon Scott Jr. was arrested and taken into custody. The police confirmed that he was transported to the Fayette County Jail before being moved to the Harris County Joint Processing Center.
Scott’s motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but it has been revealed that the two men had met up at the restaurant after years of not being in touch, following Scott’s message to Zamora.
Aftermath at the Restaurant
Bubba’s 33 restaurant, which was forced to remain closed following the shooting, announced that it would be reopening on Monday. The restaurant confirmed that the injured employee has been treated and released from the hospital and is recovering well.
This tragic event has deeply impacted the Pasadena community, with many struggling to comprehend the shocking violence.
Imelda Crespon’s emotional account of her husband’s death serves as a reminder of the unexpected challenges that life can bring. As the investigation continues, the community holds on to the hope that justice will prevail.
