3 persons of interest sought in deadly northeast Houston shooting of Floydrick Washington
Family hopes surveillance photos bring justice following deadly shooting
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed while stopped at a red light in northeast Houston. FOX 26's Randy Wallace explains.
HOUSTON - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed while stopped at a red light in northeast Houston.
Houston shooting: Family members searching for answers
What they're saying:
"My brother was an amazing person. He was a giver, he was a lover, he was caring, very compassionate," said Floydrick Washington's sister Dewamica Washington.
"He was the best brother ever," said Monique Washington. "He was the best father ever, the best uncle, good friend."
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Houston police are still searching for a suspect after Floyd Washington was shot and killed while sitting in an SUV near Laura Koppe Road and Bertwood Street. His family held a balloon release and is asking anyone with information to come forward.
The backstory:
Floydrick was shot and killed while stopped at a red light at Laura Koppe and Hirsch Road on April 22. It's not clear if he was the intended target or a random victim.
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Driver shot to death in SUV at northeast Houston intersection
Police are searching for a shooter after a driver was shot to death in his vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston on Wednesday night.
On Friday, Houston police released surveillance footage of three men described by police as persons of interest, not suspects at this time, and are only wanted for questioning.
Police say the video of the three unknown males was at an apartment complex on Bennington Street shortly before the shooting.
Floydrick's loved ones say they just want answers.
"If I saw the person who did it, I would ask them why," said Floydrick's daughter, Nevaeh Washington. "He would do no harm to nobody. He was giving, he was caring, he would have done anything for them."
What you can do:
If you recognize the three men or have any information about the shooting, you can call one of the following agencies:
- HPD Homicide Division: 7130308-3600
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Family members of Floydrick Washington, Houston Police Department