On the evening of January 15, 2023, Henry Alexander, aged 59, was fatally shot while seated in a white SUV parked in the driveway of his parents' home on Ridingwood Drive in southwest Houston. At approximately 9:50 p.m., an unidentified individual approached the vehicle and fired a single shot, striking Alexander in the right temple. His girlfriend, who was in the vehicle with him at the time, was unharmed and is considered a witness in the ongoing investigation.
Alexander's parents, George and Alice Allen, were inside their home watching television when they heard the gunshot. They were alerted to the incident when Alexander's girlfriend ran to their door, exclaiming that he had been shot. Upon reaching the driveway, they found their son wounded in the SUV. First responders arrived promptly, but Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Houston Police Lieutenant J.P. Horelica, the suspect fled the scene on foot immediately after the shooting. As of now, there is no detailed description of the suspect, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division to assist in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator.
Alice Allen mentioned that her son had been released from prison three years prior and was striving to rebuild his life. The family is deeply distressed by the tragedy and is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the resolution of the case. They have security cameras installed at their residence and are collaborating with investigators to review any footage that might provide clues about the assailant.
