Friendswood Teen Shooter Pleads Guilty, Gets 70 Years

Teen killer pleads guilty, sentenced to 50 years

FRIENDSWOOD — In a courtroom heavy with emotion, Connor Hilton pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder and aggravated assault in a December 2023 shooting at his home that killed Ethan Riley, 18, and critically injured Benjamin Bliek, 20.

Friendswood teen pleads guilty to 2023 Christmas-time murder of 18-year-old

Connor Hilton pleaded guilty to the 2023 Christmas-time shooting that killed 18-year-old Ethan Riley and wounded Brian Bliek, who is now 21 years old.

Friendswood teen shooter pleads guilty, gets 70 years

Hilton was sentenced to 50 years for the murder charge and 20 years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Both sentences will be served concurrently. Hilton will be eligible for parole in 25 years.