On August 4, 2014, Timothy Duncan, a 33-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, was shot and killed. The incident took place during a dispute that escalated into violence. Police arrived on the scene to find Duncan suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Duncan succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Duncan's death has been managed by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, which is tasked with handling all homicide-related offenses in the
city, including questionable deaths and those where foul play is suspected. The division's detectives conducted follow-up investigations in hopes of identifying those responsible, but the case eventually entered into their Cold Case Squad, which is specifically formed to address thousands of unsolved homicides still in their files. The case has since remained unsolved, and authorities are continuing to ask for public assistance to find any additional information that may help solve Duncan's murder.
The Homicide Division works with other specialized units to enhance their investigations, such as collaborating with the Gang Squad and accessing resources from public utilities, credit bureaus, and other databases to support the resolution of such crimes. Duncan's case highlights the persistent challenge faced by law enforcement when handling unsolved murders, and it serves as a reminder of the need for public cooperation to bring justice to victims and their families. The authorities encourage anyone with potential information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
