Frank Medrano, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on February 18, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at a new home construction site where Medrano was working. According to reports, he was shot during an apparent attempted robbery. Witnesses at the scene heard the gunshot and saw a suspect fleeing the area. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 20 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build. He was wearing black or dark blue pants, white shoes, and a black hoodie with a single gray stripe running down both sleeves and around the face opening. The surveillance video also showed the suspect wearing a white or gray long-sleeved undershirt.
Following the incident, the Houston Police Department released surveillance video and a composite sketch of the possible suspect. Despite these efforts, the case remained unsolved for some time. In 2017, Crime Stoppers announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Medrano's killer. The reward was intended to encourage anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Medrano's family, including his parents Francisco and Libier Medrano, and his brother Erick Gutierrez, were deeply affected by his untimely death. They participated in press conferences and public appeals for information, hoping to find justice for Frank. The case garnered significant media attention, and the community rallied around the family, offering support and condolences.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the community, the case of Frank Medrano's murder remains unresolved. The investigation continues, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers. The tragic loss of this young man has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, and they continue to seek answers and justice for Frank Medrano.
