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Gilbert Makdissi

Case from Houston, TX dated Mar 24, 2015

Victim Details

Gilbert Makdissi

Male

Houston

TX

2015-03-24

22

Gilbert

Makdissi

07/19/2026

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Gilbert Makdissi, a 22-year-old male from Houston, TX, tragically lost his life on March 24, 2015. Gilbert, along with his brother Jean Makdissi, was fatally shot outside the Briarwood Village Apartments on Avenida La Quinta Street in West Houston. The incident occurred on a Tuesday night, and both brothers were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Roderick Richards, 27, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting. The motive behind the shooting remains unc ...
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  • khou.com: Suspect charged in shooting deaths of brothers in W. Houston
  • Man arrested in fatal shooting of two brothers at W. Houston apartment
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    I can't stop thinking about the time frame between the shooting and when the neighbors called the po... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard more about the Briarwood Village Apartment security systems or lack thereof? I've h... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Gilbert and Jean Makdissi, and my thoughts are with their loved ones... ...Read More
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