Lenis Zelaya, a 29-year-old man of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 8, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting outside an after-hours nightclub located at 7136 Clarewood Drive. The incident occurred around 7:55 a.m., and two other male victims, both 41 years old, along with an 18-year-old female, were also injured but survived and were transported to area hospitals in stable conditions.
The Houston Police Department launched an
investigation into the fatal shooting. Witnesses reported that a disturbance had occurred in the parking lot of the club, and a Hispanic male suspect opened fire on the club patrons before fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, but no further details about his appearance were provided.
On February 17, 2022, the HPD announced that they had identified and charged a suspect in connection with the shooting. Jose A. Velazquez, aged 24, was charged with murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Velazquez was accused of killing Lenis Zelaya and wounding the other victims. He was wanted by the police, and anyone with information on his whereabouts was urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
The case remains under investigation, and the HPD continues to seek information from the public to aid in the apprehension of the suspect. The tragic loss of Lenis Zelaya has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community, and the pursuit of justice for his death continues.
