Downtown Houston Chipotle Shooting: Victim Dies, Suspect Faces Upgraded Charges

HOUSTON, Texas – The victim of a shooting that occurred outside a downtown Houston Chipotle Mexican Grill on Saturday, February 14, 2026, has died, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD). The suspect, 21-year-old Nicholas Youngblood, is now facing upgraded charges in connection with the death.

Details of the Shooting

The shooting took place around 5 p.m. On February 14th at 909 Texas Avenue, near Main Street [ABC13]. HPD officers responded to a call reporting a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 [ABC13], [Republican Gazette].

Victim and Suspect Identified

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Curtis Moore [ABC13], [Republican Gazette], [The American Retiree]. Court records indicate Moore is the son of a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) sergeant [ABC13]. The HCSO is providing support to the family during this time.

Nicholas Youngblood, 21, was initially charged with aggravated assault. Following Moore’s death, upgraded charges are pending [ABC13], [Republican Gazette].

Events Leading to the Shooting

Investigators report that the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between Moore and Youngblood [ABC13], [Republican Gazette], [The American Retiree]. Video footage shows Moore arriving at the restaurant on a bicycle and engaging in a verbal exchange with Youngblood before Youngblood allegedly fired a weapon [ABC13], [Republican Gazette].

Investigation and Arrest

Police detained Youngblood a few blocks from the scene [ABC13]. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was consulted before the arrest and initial charges were filed [ABC13]. Investigators are continuing to review video and witness statements [Republican Gazette].