On May 5, 2021, Willie James Woods Jr., a 30-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was fatally shot in the parking lot of 925 Greens Road. He was sitting in his vehicle when an unknown suspect opened fire, striking him with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, Woods Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, described only as a male or female wearing a black hoodie, fled the scene in a light-colored sedan.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division,
along with Crime Stoppers, launched an investigation into the incident. They urged the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect. A reward of up to $5,000 was offered for information leading to the suspect's charging and/or arrest.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., and it was later revealed that Woods Jr. was the uncle of a Family Dollar worker who was ambushed as he was leaving the store. The worker managed to dodge the bullets, but Woods Jr. was caught in the crossfire. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
The family of Willie James Woods Jr. has been vocal in seeking justice for his death, appealing to the community for help in identifying the perpetrator. The case remains open, and the Houston Police Department continues to work diligently to solve this tragic crime.
