Miguel Marquez, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed in a shooting incident on October 15, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at the Westward Square Apartments on Gulfton Street, where Marquez and three other individuals were gathered outside in a breezeway area. An unknown male suspect, believed to be a Hispanic male in his mid-20s, opened fire on the group, resulting in the deaths of Marquez and a 4-year-old girl named Ashley Perdomo.
Two other victims, Zibullah Sahok, 30, and Carol Perdomo, 35, were also shot and transported to area hospitals. Sahok was in critical condition, while Carol Perdomo was in good condition.
The Houston Police Department launched an investigation into the fatal shooting, with detectives C. Hogue and L. Lovelace leading the case. Witnesses reported that the victims were gathered outside when the suspect opened fire. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the suspect's identity is still unknown. The HPD Homicide Division urged anyone with information about the case to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
The tragic incident left the community in shock, as neighbors and residents of the apartment complex mourned the loss of Marquez and the young girl. The shooting raised concerns about safety in the area, with residents calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents from happening again. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek leads to apprehend the suspect responsible for the deaths of Miguel Marquez and Ashley Perdomo.
