Julian Comeaux Obituary, Death: Family mourns the death of ‘miracle baby’ in Midtown shooting.
Julian Comeaux Obituary, Death – Family members have identified 21-year-old Julian Comeaux as the victim of a tragic shooting in Midtown Houston. Comeaux, known affectionately by his family as “the bean,” was killed while trying to stop a car break-in near the intersection of Bagby and Hadley. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), Comeaux and his friends confronted a man who was attempting to break into one of their cars. This confrontation escalated into a physical altercation, and the suspect fired shots, killing Comeaux and injuring another individual before fleeing the scene. The shooter is described as having dreadlocks with yellow and gold tips.
Julian’s mother, Larisha Sellers, expressed her grief over the loss of her son, describing the experience as “empty” and “broken.” She called for justice, stating, “We are seeking justice. Fight. Sweat, blood and tears.” Sellers, who was told she would never be able to have children, referred to Julian as a “miracle baby.” “I just want justice for my baby,” she said, struggling to comprehend the tragic loss. “I just don’t understand it. No mother should have to lose a child.”
Julian had plans to enlist in the Navy, following in his mother’s footsteps in serving the country. Those plans, however, were shattered by the violence that led to his untimely death. Instead of preparing for a future in the military, Julian’s family is now forced to make funeral arrangements.
His cousin, Janesha Sellers, recalled Julian’s character, describing him as someone who would approach others with compassion and concern. “Julian is the type of person that he can see you doing something wrong and he wants to talk to you instead,” she said. “Like, ‘hey, man, what’s going on with you? What you need, you know why? Why are you going to do this? You don’t have to do this.’”
The family is urging anyone with information about the shooter to come forward. “Just do what’s right,” said Janesha Sellers. “Just imagine if this was somebody in your bloodline and if this was your cousin, your child, your nephew, your son, anything. Just do what’s right.” The community has been shaken by the shooting, and residents are expressing growing concerns about the prevalence of vehicle break-ins in the area, noting that broken glass is often found along the streets.
Phillip Taylor, a resident of a nearby apartment complex, shared his own experience with car break-ins, revealing that his vehicle had been targeted multiple times. “Yes, my car has been broken into about three times,” he said. “I’ve lived in this building for five years now. And as you know, crime is going to be commensurate with the population. We live in the fourth largest city in the nation. Sometimes crimes, you know, it’s better to keep your head on a swivel and have a little bit of discretion, which is going to be the better part of valor.”
HPD’s preliminary crime data for 2024 indicates a concerning trend in motor vehicle thefts and thefts of vehicle parts. The department recorded nearly 58,801 such incidents, showing a slight increase from the previous year’s figure of 58,451. However, a spokesperson for HPD emphasized that these statistics may not be final, as the data is still being compiled.
Authorities are actively working to identify the suspect in this case. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact HPD Homicide at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS, where callers can remain anonymous.
