On July 8, 2015, Durell Taylor, a 30-year-old African American man from Houston, TX, was fatally shot at a gas station located at 9400 Cullen Boulevard. According to police reports, Taylor was pumping gas when an unknown male suspect, described as a thin black male around 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds with a mustache, approached him with a rifle. In an attempt to escape, Taylor ran into the street and was struck by a vehicle. The suspect then stood over Taylor and fired several shots at him before fleeing the scene in a 2006 gold, four-door Chevrolet Impala.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the suspect chase Taylor and shoot him multiple times with a sawed-off shotgun. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m., and Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect's motive remains unclear, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The case has drawn significant attention from the local community, with many expressing concern over the safety of the area. Taylor's family and friends were deeply affected by the tragedy, with Taylor's mother reportedly collapsing and needing to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Taylor leaves behind two children, adding to the emotional toll of the incident.
Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, the suspect has not been apprehended, and the investigation remains open. The community continues to hope for justice and a resolution to the case, as the memory of Durell Taylor and the impact of his loss remain poignant.
