Eugene Duke, a 65-year-old male from Houston, Texas, was tragically murdered on October 12, 2017. The incident occurred at 802 Lehman, where Duke was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The Houston Police Department believes that Duke was the victim of an attempted robbery. He was walking home from a nearby store on North Shepherd with his purchases when he was approached by an unknown suspect who attempted to rob him.
Duke refused to give up his belongings and was subsequently shot by the suspect.
The suspect in the murder of Eugene Duke is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing between 140 to 180 pounds, and wearing a white muscle shirt. The suspect fled the scene in a small, four-door, white or gray vehicle that was missing the front left quarter panel. Surveillance photos of the suspect vehicle were released by the Houston Police Department in an effort to gather more information and leads in the case.
As of the latest updates, the investigation into Eugene Duke's murder remains ongoing. The Houston Police Department has urged anyone with information about the case to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. The case highlights the challenges faced by investigators in solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
