Memphis soldier dies in Texas house party shooting

Published: Oct. 21, 2019 at 11:32 PM CDT
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A house party shooting in Texas cost a Memphis solider his life this weekend.

DeAngelo Meriweather, 21, was a decorated soldier stationed at Fort Bliss last year.

Saturday a suspect opened fire during a house party, injuring five people. Meriweather was the only person who died from his injuries

The 17-year-old suspect, Joseph Rocha, was arrested Saturday night after a standoff with SWAT that lasted several hours.

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