On July 2, 2023, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Houston police responded to reports of a shooting at 2200 Teague Road, near Gessner Road, in the Spring Branch area. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man, later identified as Roberto Nicia, deceased with gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Investigations revealed that a male suspect had chased Nicia across a soccer field before fatally shooting him as he attempted to flee.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his late teens to early 20s. Following the shooting, the suspect was seen fleeing through a neighboring apartment complex.
In an effort to gather more information, Houston police released surveillance photos of three individuals identified as persons of interest in the case. One of these individuals was notably pushing a stroller in the images. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the identities of these individuals or details about the incident to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects directly linked to Nicia's death. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads to apprehend those responsible for this homicide.
