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Incident at 3600 Woodchase #1114

February 14, 2006 -- Houston police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a 37-year-old man in the 3600 block of Woodchase on February 14, 2006 at around 2:30 a.m.

Roberto Duarte Diaz and his wife had just arrived to their apartment complex after attending a club. The wife headed to the front door while Diaz retrieved items from the car. The suspect, described as a dark skinned male, was seen running from a breezeway and approached Diaz as he stood by his car.

The suspect pulled out a handgun and shot Diaz one time in the face. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. Diaz died at the scene and his wife was not harmed. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant H.R. Hernandez and Officer D.S. Vasquez reported there is no known motive for the shooting.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

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