Dion Perlaza, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 7, 2019, in Houston, Texas. He was one of two victims shot at around 4:15 a.m. on the Southwest Freeway . Dion and another young man, Ryan Carrol, were in a black Nissan Maxima when they were attacked by an unknown suspect or suspects. Dion was critically injured and transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, he did not survive.
The investigation into Dion Perlaza's death revealed that
he and Ryan Carrol had left an after-hours club and were en route to another club when the shooting occurred. Three other occupants of the vehicle were unharmed, and there was no known motive for the attack. The Houston Police Department's Major Assaults & Family Violence Division, along with Detectives C. Bowling and J. Roberts, led the investigation. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The lack of arrests or identified suspects in Dion Perlaza's case has left his family and friends seeking justice. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could help solve the case. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division or Crime Stoppers.
Dion Perlaza's death has had a profound impact on those who knew him, and his family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the costs associated with his funeral and other expenses. The page highlights the love and support from friends and family who are mourning the loss of a young man with a bright future ahead of him.
In summary, Dion Perlaza's untimely death remains a tragic and unresolved case, with no arrests or suspects identified to date. The investigation continues, and the community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Dion and his family.
