Wayne Anthony Steele, a 33-year-old male, tragically lost his life on April 19, 2021, in Houston, TX. He was found in a vacant lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Responding paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. in the 3800 block of Goodhope Street.
Following a brief investigation, a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with Steele's murder. The juvenile was referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on the murder charge.
Investigators determined that three young males were involved in the shooting, but only the 16-year-old has been identified and charged. The police are still working to identify the other two suspects involved in the incident.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division and Southeast Patrol Division Crime Suppression Team were involved in the investigation. The community was urged to come forward with any information related to the case, and contact details for the HPD Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers were provided for tips.
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to search for the remaining suspects. The tragic death of Wayne Anthony Steele has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the community, who are all seeking justice for his untimely passing.
