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Sherman Rambo

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 24, 2016

Victim Details

Sherman Rambo

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2016-12-24

48

Sherman

Rambo

07/19/2026

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Sherman Rambo, a 48-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on December 24, 2016. The incident occurred in the Sunnyside neighborhood, where Rambo was involved in an argument with another man. During the altercation, the other man pulled out a pistol and shot Rambo multiple times, ultimately killing him. The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored Suburban, which was driven by someone else. Despite Rambo's pleas for his life, the suspect continued to shoot him before le ...
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  • Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4200 Phlox
  • KPRC: Man killed in southeast Houston identified
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