On December 23, 2023, police responded to a shooting in Friendswood, Texas, where 17-year-old Connor Hilton admitted to having shot two friends, 18-year-old Ethan Riley and 19-year-old Benjamin Bliek, both found injured in his home. Connor, who initially claimed self-defense during an argument, was visibly distressed while police secured the scene. His mother, Johnece Hilton, and father, Neal Hilton, were informed of the incident, expressing disbelief over the situation. Paramedics attempted to revive Ethan and Benjamin as they were rushed to hospitals for treatment.
