On March 8, 2022, Said Octavio Diaz, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, was found shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 1855 Wirt Road in northwest Houston, Texas. He was discovered around 5:40 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from the Houston Fire Department. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots between 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Diaz had been reported missing by his family members on the same day he was found, and a preliminary investigation determined that there was no known suspect or motive at the time. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, along with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, conducted the investigation. Despite extensive efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The investigation into Said Octavio Diaz's death is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The HPD Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers have both requested tips from the public to help solve the case. The lack of suspects or motives has made this case particularly challenging for law enforcement, and the community continues to seek justice for Diaz.
