Ebenezer Sewornoo, a 24-year-old Ghanaian man, was tragically shot and killed on February 24, 2019, outside the Vienna Lounge nightclub on Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas. Sewornoo, who had moved to Houston to pursue his dreams, was in his car when he was ambushed and shot by an unknown assailant. Surveillance footage captured the moments before the shooting, showing a man running across the parking lot and firing into Sewornoo's car.
The suspects, described as a man and a woman in their 30s or 40s, fled the scene in a dark-colored Toyota Tundra.
The investigation into Sewornoo's murder has been ongoing, with Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Investigator Alfred Vera leading the case. Despite extensive efforts, including reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, authorities have yet to identify the suspects. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information from the public. They believe there were about 50 people in the parking lot at the time of the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Sewornoo's family, who live in Ghana, has been vocal about their desire for justice and answers. His aunt, Fatu McIntosh, and sister, Regina Sewornoo, have expressed their grief and frustration over the lack of progress in the case. Sewornoo was known for his eagerness to learn and his ambition to build a better future in the United States. His untimely death has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Sewornoo's death. They continue to appeal to the public for help, asking anyone with information to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains open, and authorities are hopeful that new leads will eventually bring closure to this tragic case.
