November 9, 2023 - Houston police have released surveillance video and photos of two persons of interest sought for questioning in the fatal shooting of a male at 1400 Lamar Street about 1:20 a.m. today (November 9).  

The persons of interest are described as one unknown male in a pink or light orange shirt and one unknown individual with long hair, in a black and yellow costume with a striped tail.  Surveillance video and photos of the persons of interest, who are not charged, are attached to this news release.  

The identity of the victim, 20, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Montalvo and Detectives M. Perez, J. Escobar and D. Higgs reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call near the above address and found an unresponsive male at the intersection of Lamar Street and Austin Street.  He had suffered a gunshot wound((s).  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

A preliminary investigation determined the male and several other individuals were walking up to Austin Street and approached two unknown individuals, who were either taking pictures or shooting a video.  An altercation ensued.  During the altercation, the individual in the costume pulled out a gun and shot the victim.  Both persons then ran southbound on Austin Street.  

Several hours later, both individuals returned and got into a white 2019 to 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback Crossover SUV.  

Anyone with information on the identities of the persons of interest or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

  

WANTED PERSONS OF INTEREST


WANTED PERSONS OF INTEREST



VHS/JFC   11-9-23
Inc. #160497023