Man shot, killed at north Harris County apartment complex
HOUSTON - A suspect is now on the run after killing a man at an apartment complex in north Harris County.
Harris County shooting: Apartment complex on Ella Boulevard
What we know:
Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman says the shooting happened at the Montecello on Cranbrook Apartments on Ella Boulevard near I-45 and Rankin Road.
Constable deputies were called to the complex and found a man shot near the playground at the complex. Authorities tried to save the man, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim has since been identified as Omar Acevedo. Authorities believe he and the suspect were talking with possibly one other man at the scene before the shooting happened.
(Photo courtesy of Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman)
Officials say the runaway suspect has been described as a "tall Hispanic male with a mustache and beard, last seen wearing a black tank top and black jeans."
What we don't know:
Other than the victim, no one involved has been identified at this time.
What you can do:
Anyone with more information about this case can call one of the following agencies:
- Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit: 713-274-9100
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman and the Harris County Sheriff's Office