On May 8, 2016, Jose Antonio Hernandez, a 34-year-old Hispanic male from Houston, Texas, was fatally shot in the parking lot of his apartment complex. Hernandez was socializing with friends when an unknown suspect approached him armed with a shotgun. The suspect fired multiple shots at Hernandez, striking him several times before fleeing the scene.
Hernandez was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Sergeant C. Hassig and Officer T. Ferguson, launched an investigation into the incident. The authorities urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers. Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The tragic death of Jose Antonio Hernandez has left his family and friends seeking justice and closure. The community continues to hope for answers and for the perpetrator to be brought to justice.
