On May 14, 2007, Male Babatunde Kolade, aged 48, was shot and killed in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at the victim's apartment complex on Dairy View Lane. Kolade sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency responders arrived. Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives were assigned to the case and immediately initiated an investigation to determine the motives and possible suspects.
The details surrounding Kolade's homicide remain unclear, and the investigation did not initially reveal any suspects or leads regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting. The incident took place in an apartment complex, which police canvassed for witnesses or evidence that could help piece together the events of that day. Despite initial investigative efforts, no arrests were made, and no immediate suspects were identified. This case, like many others in Houston, remains under the purview of the Homicide Division’s Cold Case Squad, which works on generating new leads in unsolved cases and reviewing any new evidence that may come to light.
The Houston Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any information that could aid in solving this homicide. The Cold Case Squad, which is dedicated to reviewing unsolved homicides, encourages anyone with information about Kolade's death to come forward. Community members are urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Cold Case Squad to help provide justice for Kolade and closure for his family.
