February 20, 2015 - Houston police have released surveillance video and a composite sketch of a possible suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 720 South Ella Creek about 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday (Feb. 18).
The suspect is described only as a black male, wearing black or dark blue pants, white shoes, and a black hoodie with a single gray stripe running down both sleeves as well as a stripe around the face opening. The surveillance video also shows him wearing a white or gray long-sleeved undershirt. He is about 20 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build. A sketch of the suspect is included below. The surveillance video can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYsCD1Cg13g&feature=youtu.be
The victim, Frank Medrano, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two photos of Mr. Medrano are attached to this news release.
![suspect](nr150220-1a.jpg)
![victim Frank Medrano](nr150220-1b.jpg)
![victim Frank Medrano](nr150220-1c.jpg)
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Meeler and Senior Police Officer J. Villareal reported:
Mr. Medrano was working at a new home construction site at the above address when he was shot during an apparent attempted robbery. Several witnesses heard the gunshot and saw a suspect running from the scene.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-3083600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
UPDATE: KJS/JFC 2-20-15
Inc. #021130215
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.