Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, at approximately 5:39 a.m., the victim was shot in the 10700 block of Gulf Fwy. in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the suspect approached the victim with a gun and demanded their money. A brief struggle ensued and the suspect shot the victim three times then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for their injuries.

The suspect is described as a South American male, skinny build, freckles, 5’7”-5’8” with short brown hair.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.