Mariah Loredo, a 20-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on September 14, 2016, due to a drive-by shooting in northeast Houston. Loredo was a young mother, and her death left her family and community devastated. The incident occurred near the corner of Saybrook Street and Shelburne Street, a few miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The drive-by shooting also injured three other individuals, who were between the ages of 20 and 30.
Investigators processed the crime scene for over 10 hours but have not released a description of the shooter or shooters, or the vehicle used in the attack. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and described the vehicle as either a white truck or a gray truck.
Authorities have identified a suspect in the case, José Sarmiento, a 22-year-old man who allegedly fled to Mexico after the shooting. Crime Stoppers of Houston has offered a reward for information leading to his arrest. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement continues to seek justice for Mariah Loredo and her family.
The tragic loss of Mariah Loredo has left a lasting impact on her loved ones and the community, who remember her as a young mother taken too soon.
