On March 18, 2023, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Houston police officers responded to an assault in-progress call at 6001 Bissonnet Street in southwest Houston. Upon arrival, they discovered 47-year-old Denis A. Granados in a parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers administered first aid, and Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Granados to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Initial witness descriptions identified the suspect as a Hispanic male, aged between 45 and 50, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall. Through further investigation, Houston Police Department (HPD) homicide detectives identified 51-year-old Rolando Diaz as the suspect. On March 29, 2023, members of the HPD Crime Suppression Team arrested Diaz. After being interviewed by detectives, Diaz was charged with murder in the 185th State District Court.
The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been detailed in the available reports. The arrest of Diaz followed a swift investigation by the HPD, demonstrating the department's commitment to addressing violent crime in the community. As the legal process continues, further information may emerge regarding the motive and events that led to Granados's death.
