James Bowman, a 73-year-old security guard, was fatally shot on October 17, 2016, while on duty in Houston, Texas. The incident took place in the Sharpstown area at around 3:50 p.m., in the 9400 block of Concourse Drive. Bowman was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by two men. According to a witness, a struggle seemed to ensue, possibly over the keys to Bowman's vehicle, before shots were fired. The witness found Bowman unresponsive inside his car with the door open and called 911. Paramedics pronounced Bowman dead at the scene.
Houston Police identified three persons of interest in connection to the shooting—Xochitl Rangel, Daniel Terrazas, and Kevin Rios—who were seen in the vicinity of the crime shortly before it took place. Two Hispanic males and a Hispanic female were reported fleeing from the area immediately after the shooting. Rios was also known to be wanted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in a previous incident.
The police continue to seek information from the public regarding the suspects and the crime, urging anyone with details to contact Crime Stoppers or the Houston Police Homicide Division.
Despite investigative efforts, this case remains unsolved, adding to the numerous cold cases managed by Houston's Homicide Division. The investigation into Bowman’s death highlights ongoing challenges in combating violent crime in the city, particularly those involving security personnel targeted while on duty. The police have called for public cooperation in providing any leads that could help bring the perpetrators to justice.
