In the evening hours of November 7, 2025, a burst of violence shattered the night in Houston, leaving two men dead and a community searching for answers. Among the victims was 21-year-old Jose Cuz Shol. The incident unfolded around 7:35 p.m. in the 6300 block of Windswept Lane, where Houston police were initially called to the scene for an assault.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a grim tableau. One man was found with a gunshot wound and was quickly transported by paramedics to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. As they continued to investigate the scene, a second victim, identified as Jose Cuz Shol, was found lying on the sidewalk, also suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, paramedics pronounced him deceased at the location. The other victim was later identified as 30-year-old Rafael Xe Rax.
In the wake of the double homicide, investigators have been working to piece together the events of that fatal evening. Their efforts have led to the identification of a possible suspect, described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 20 and 30. This individual was reportedly seen walking away from the scene shortly after the shooting. In an effort to generate leads, the Houston Police Department has released surveillance photos of the unidentified suspect to the public.
As of now, no arrests have been made in the case, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division is actively investigating the deaths of Jose Cuz Shol and Rafael Xe Rax and is urging anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the details of the case to come forward. They have provided contact information for the HPD Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips.
