May 25, 2021 - Houston police are seeking a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a man found at 16502 Quail Prairie Drive about 1:40 a.m. today (May 25).  

The person of interest, Vannoy Jimenez, 41, is not charged and is not considered a suspect at this time.  Investigators believe he has information in the investigation.  A 2018 photo of Jimenez is attached to this news release.

The identity of the victim, believed to be in his 20s, is pending verification by the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Horn and Detective A. Ferrell reported:

Officers were asked to escort a resident - the victim of a recent kidnapping - to the home at the above address.  When officers and the resident made entry into the home, they observed a tarp that appeared suspicious.  Officers opened up the tarp and observed a male wrapped inside.  He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased.

Investigators learned the Mr. Jimenez may have direct knowledge of what occurred and they are asking for him to come forward to provide such information.

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


Vannoy Jimenez



JFC/VHS  5-25-21
Inc #069449421