June 28, 2021 - Houston police have released composite sketches of two suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 1100 McIlhenny Street about 2:50 a.m. on January 9.

The first suspect is described only as a black male, in his late 20s, between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 230 pounds.  He has a short afro haircut and a dark complexion.  He is known as "Dope" or "Dope boy" and commonly rides a mountain bike with 24 to 26 inch tires.  He is also known to sell crack cocaine in downtown Houston on McIllhenny Street, Fannin Street, McGowen Street, and near the bus terminal on Main Street.  He is originally from the 3rd Ward and is believed to always carry a 9mm pistol.

The second suspect is described only as a black male, about 40 years of age, between 6 feet 1 inches and 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 140 to 150 pounds with a flat stomach and "6-pack" abs.  He has a light complexion and is bald with tattoos around the rim of his head.  The "hairline" tattoo is either feathers or some type of wings.  He is known as "Dope Fiend" or "KB" and commonly hangs out with "Dope boy."  He is known to sell "wax" or "Turkey Dope" which mimics the appearance of crack cocaine.  He is originally from San Antonio.  

Composite sketches of both suspects are attached to this news release.  Both are wanted for questioning in the death of Layvon Suell, 37, who was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Detective D. Stark reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at the intersection of McIlhenny Street and San Jacinto Street.  Mr. Suell was found lying in the middle of McIlhenny Street, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.  

Witnesses reported seeing Suell leave a nightclub in the 2400 block of San Jacinto Street.  He was walking down McIlhenny when an unknown black male began shooting, fatally striking Suell.  No other individuals were reported as being struck.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



"Dope" AKA "Dope boy"

"Dope Fiend" AKA "KB"


Update: KJS/VHS 6-28-21
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