David Amaya, aged 40, was killed on July 8, 2013, in Houston, Texas, in an incident involving gunfire on West Mount Houston Road. According to the Houston Police Department, David was found fatally shot near his vehicle on the side of the road. The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m., and despite efforts by emergency responders, David was pronounced dead soon after being discovered.
He had apparently been outside his vehicle when he was shot, although the exact circumstances leading up to the homicide remain unclear.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and saw individuals fleeing the area, but the investigation did not lead to immediate arrests. The case has since remained unsolved, and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division continues to request the public’s assistance. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the crime to contact the Cold Case Squad or Crime Stoppers of Houston in hopes that new leads may eventually surface to solve the case.
The homicide of David Amaya remains an open investigation, categorized as part of the unsolved crimes in Houston. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division continues to follow any potential leads, with hopes that advancements in forensic technology or witness cooperation could bring closure to David's family and friends.
