Adrian Puerto, an 18-year-old male, tragically lost his life on September 9, 2020, in Houston, Texas. He was shot in his bedroom at his north Houston home around 12:35 a.m. The incident occurred when an unknown suspect fired through the door with a rifle, hitting Adrian while he was inside. Despite being rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Adrian was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The investigation into Adrian's death revealed that a light-colored, four-door sedan was seen leaving the
residence shortly after the shooting. Family members in the home reported hearing gunshots but did not witness the shooting itself. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the case.
Houston police have been actively investigating the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. The HPD Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers have both been involved in the efforts to gather leads and solve the case. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek justice for Adrian's untimely death.
The tragic loss of Adrian Puerto has left a lasting impact on his family and community, who are still searching for answers and closure. The investigation continues, with hopes that new information will eventually lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
