On August 31, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Houston police responded to a shooting incident at a gas station located at 10900 Beechnut Street in Houston, Texas. Upon arrival, officers discovered 37-year-old Curtis Johnson, a male victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations revealed that both Curtis Johnson and the suspect had entered the gas station prior to the shooting.
After Johnson moved his vehicle away from the gas pump, the suspect opened fire on the car. Johnson subsequently lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a post. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Authorities described the suspect as a Hispanic male.
Further details emerged indicating that the incident began with an altercation between Curtis Johnson and the unknown suspect inside the gas station. During this confrontation, the suspect shot Johnson in the head. After the shooting, the suspect was seen fleeing the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect, which were later released to the public in an effort to identify and apprehend him.
As of the latest available information, the suspect remains at large. The Houston Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the suspect to contact their Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking assistance from the community to bring the perpetrator to justice.
