On September 26, 2021, Norberto Velasquez, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. at 6355 Griggs Road. Velasquez was in his vehicle, stopped at a red light, when an unknown Black male suspect with long dreadlocks in a black sedan pulled up and fired multiple shots at him. The suspect then fled the scene, leaving Velasquez with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention, Velasquez was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Houston Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, classifying it as a possible road rage shooting. A witness provided crucial information about the suspect, describing him as a heavy-set Black male in his mid to late 20s with long dreadlocks. The police released a composite sketch of the suspect in hopes of identifying and apprehending him. The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect has not yet been caught.
The HPD Homicide Division, along with Crime Stoppers, urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The case has drawn significant attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the ongoing search for the suspect. The community continues to seek justice for Norberto Velasquez, hoping for a resolution and closure to this tragic event.
