HOUSTON – The mother of a young father killed in a Houston road rage shooting is speaking out after Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new task force targeting repeat violent offenders.

Jadrian “JD” Edwards was just 23 years old when he was shot and killed nearly a year ago. His accused killer, Carlos Chavez, was already out on bond at the time.

KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner spoke with Jadrian’s mother, Patrice Edwards Blake.

Blake says she has little faith the new task force will make a difference. She’s questioning how it will work, which communities it will target, and whether it will bring real accountability.

“These past 11 months have been extremely painful,” Blake said. “How many other families have been affected? They said 55% [of offenders] have gone out and been repeat violent offende

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