Goddy Chika, a 44-year-old man, was tragically shot to death on March 7, 2018, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 2205 Hayes Road. Witnesses reported hearing three consecutive gunshots and seeing a mid-sized car driving away from the scene. Chika was found outside a taxi, and despite attempts by a witness to perform CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding his death suggest that he may have been a taxi cab driver, as several residents reported seeing him driving a cab from time to time.
The investigation into Goddy Chika's death revealed that he had been shot multiple times. The motive for the shooting has not been officially determined, but investigators believe it could have been a robbery based on the crime scene's circumstances. A witness described seeing a beige-colored sedan, possibly an older model of Nissan or Honda, speeding away from the scene. Despite the efforts of the Houston Police Department, no suspect information has been released, and the case remains unsolved.
Goddy Chika's death is one of several unsolved homicides in Houston for 2018. The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The lack of arrests, suspects, or significant leads in the investigation has left the case open, with the hope that new information will eventually lead to justice for Chika and his family. The community continues to grapple with the violence that claimed the life of this 44-year-old man, and the search for answers remains ongoing.
