October 12, 2021 - Houston police have learned the identity of a man fatally shot at 2100 Sakowitz Street about 9:30 p.m. on August 23 and are asking for the public's assistance for information leading to an identity of a suspect.

The deceased victim is identified as Jonathan Kidd, 25.  One other victim, Luis Roy Almendarez, 41, suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.   

A photo of Mr. Kidd, released at his family's request, is attached to this news release.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Brooks reported:

Officers were dispatched to a shooting call at the above address and were told Messrs. Kidd and Almendarez were walking down the roadway when unknown suspects in a dark-colored truck began shooting at the men.  Kidd was struck multiple times.  Paramedics transported him to Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.  The other victim, Mr. Almendarez, refused medical treatment.

There is no known motive or suspect description in the shooting at this time.

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.