Elwin Joseph Shorty Oubre

Death by Force

Elwin Joseph Shorty Oubre, a 57-year-old man of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 12, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Known affectionately as "Shorty," Oubre was a well-known figure in his community, often seen helping out at local convenience stores and engaging in small jobs like washing windshields for tips. His selfless nature was evident when he attempted to intervene during a robbery at a Swift gas station on Bissonnet Street, where he was shot in the chest while try ...Read More

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