Pedro Jacinto, aged 27, was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on July 21, 2014. The incident took place around 1 a.m. at 3635 Hillcroft Avenue, near a Valero gas station. According to reports from the Houston Police Department, Jacinto was walking toward the gas station when an unknown suspect approached him and opened fire. The shooting left Jacinto fatally wounded, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the incident, Houston police released a composite sketch of a male wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned Hispanic male or a light-skinned Black male, estimated to be in his mid-20s to early 30s. The suspect was seen fleeing the area, but despite efforts to gather more information, no arrest has been made to date. Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department have urged anyone with information about this case to come forward, as Jacinto's death remains unsolved.
The case is part of a larger pattern of violent incidents in Houston during that period. Authorities have continued to investigate such cases through their Homicide Division and Cold Case Squad, working to provide answers to families and hold responsible parties accountable. The Houston Police Department remains open to any leads that could help bring the assailants to justice.
