Suspect wanted in deadly shooting of 17-year-old at Houston hotel

Omari Sykes in photo from April 2020 (Photo: Houston Police Department)

Police say a suspect has been charged and is wanted in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old at a Houston hotel.

Omari Sykes, 18, is charged with murder. Police say he is not in custody.

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The shooting occurred at a hotel on Greenway Plaza Drive around 5:45 a.m. Saturday.

Police say 17-year-old Nashibo Taylor had been shot while inside of the business.

Officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics rendered first aid, but Taylor died at the scene.

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According to HPD, further investigation led to the identification of Sykes as a suspect in the case.

Anyone with information on Sykes' whereabouts or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.