Police Release Surveillance Footage in Search for Fatal Shooting Suspect
340 S 69th St
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Summary
- A security guard, Luis Quinteros, was fatally shot during an altercation outside a business in Houston. The suspect, described as having short dark hair and facial hair, attempted to take Quinteros's weapon before shooting him. The suspect fled on foot and remains at large. Police have released surveillance footage and are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect, who was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, possibly blue jeans, and a hoodie with "PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH" in yellow letters.
- Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600. Or call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Timeline
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to [contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600](713-308-3600). Or [call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS](tel:713-222-8477) where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Police said the suspect also wore a hoodie with the words PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH, in yellow letters.
He last wore a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans.
Police said the suspect had short dark hair and facial hair.
The suspect ran from the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The two struggled, and the suspect shot him.
Police said Quinteros was working as a security guard when a suspect approached him, put a gun to his back, and tried to take his weapon.
Medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Officers found Luis Quinteros, 57, with a gunshot wound outside a business.
Police released surveillance video.
There are no suspect details. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting occurred during an altercation in the parking lot with the suspect.
The victim in last night's shooting was a security guard working for the restaurant, per local news.
@houstonstringer_com shows police on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area under investigation.
An update from police has confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Emergency responders are performing CPR on the victim, limiting immediate information gathering.
Police are searching the area near a local store for the suspect in a black hoodie.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 340 S 69th St.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to [contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600](713-308-3600). Or [call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS](tel:713-222-8477) where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Police said the suspect also wore a hoodie with the words PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH, in yellow letters.
He last wore a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans.
Police said the suspect had short dark hair and facial hair.
The suspect ran from the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The two struggled, and the suspect shot him.
Police said Quinteros was working as a security guard when a suspect approached him, put a gun to his back, and tried to take his weapon.
Medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Officers found Luis Quinteros, 57, with a gunshot wound outside a business.
Police released surveillance video.
There are no suspect details. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting occurred during an altercation in the parking lot with the suspect.
The victim in last night's shooting was a security guard working for the restaurant, per local news.
@houstonstringer_com shows police on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area under investigation.
An update from police has confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Emergency responders are performing CPR on the victim, limiting immediate information gathering.
Police are searching the area near a local store for the suspect in a black hoodie.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 340 S 69th St.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to [contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600](713-308-3600). Or [call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS](tel:713-222-8477) where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Police said the suspect also wore a hoodie with the words PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH, in yellow letters.
He last wore a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans.
Police said the suspect had short dark hair and facial hair.
The suspect ran from the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The two struggled, and the suspect shot him.
Police said Quinteros was working as a security guard when a suspect approached him, put a gun to his back, and tried to take his weapon.
Medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Officers found Luis Quinteros, 57, with a gunshot wound outside a business.
Police released surveillance video.
There are no suspect details. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting occurred during an altercation in the parking lot with the suspect.
The victim in last night's shooting was a security guard working for the restaurant, per local news.
@houstonstringer_com shows police on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area under investigation.
An update from police has confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Emergency responders are performing CPR on the victim, limiting immediate information gathering.
Police are searching the area near a local store for the suspect in a black hoodie.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 340 S 69th St.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to [contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600](713-308-3600). Or [call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS](tel:713-222-8477) where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Police said the suspect also wore a hoodie with the words PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH, in yellow letters.
He last wore a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans.
Police said the suspect had short dark hair and facial hair.
The suspect ran from the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The two struggled, and the suspect shot him.
Police said Quinteros was working as a security guard when a suspect approached him, put a gun to his back, and tried to take his weapon.
Medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Officers found Luis Quinteros, 57, with a gunshot wound outside a business.
Police released surveillance video.
There are no suspect details. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting occurred during an altercation in the parking lot with the suspect.
The victim in last night's shooting was a security guard working for the restaurant, per local news.
@houstonstringer_com shows police on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area under investigation.
An update from police has confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Emergency responders are performing CPR on the victim, limiting immediate information gathering.
Police are searching the area near a local store for the suspect in a black hoodie.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 340 S 69th St.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or in this case is urged to [contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600](713-308-3600). Or [call CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS](tel:713-222-8477) where a $5000 reward is available for anonymous information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Police said the suspect also wore a hoodie with the words PETRO-COM, Petroleum Service, Cleveland OH, in yellow letters.
He last wore a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans.
Police said the suspect had short dark hair and facial hair.
The suspect ran from the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The two struggled, and the suspect shot him.
Police said Quinteros was working as a security guard when a suspect approached him, put a gun to his back, and tried to take his weapon.
Medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Officers found Luis Quinteros, 57, with a gunshot wound outside a business.
Police released surveillance video.
There are no suspect details. The investigation is ongoing.
The shooting occurred during an altercation in the parking lot with the suspect.
The victim in last night's shooting was a security guard working for the restaurant, per local news.
@houstonstringer_com shows police on the scene with caution tape cordoning off the area under investigation.
An update from police has confirmed the victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Emergency responders are performing CPR on the victim, limiting immediate information gathering.
Police are searching the area near a local store for the suspect in a black hoodie.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 340 S 69th St.
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Stop always commenting the same thing HoustonUser143738010
They don't call it H Town for nothing Homicide Town!!!!
Do they say what direction he went ?
I was inside the restaurant when it happened, probably was the last person mr quinteros saw coming in. I didnt even hear the shot all i heard was everyone panicking. I still think abt this everyday
Stop always commenting the same thing HoustonUser143738010
They don't call it H Town for nothing Homicide Town!!!!
Do they say what direction he went ?
I was inside the restaurant when it happened, probably was the last person mr quinteros saw coming in. I didnt even hear the shot all i heard was everyone panicking. I still think abt this everyday
Stop always commenting the same thing HoustonUser143738010
They don't call it H Town for nothing Homicide Town!!!!
Do they say what direction he went ?
I was inside the restaurant when it happened, probably was the last person mr quinteros saw coming in. I didnt even hear the shot all i heard was everyone panicking. I still think abt this everyday
Stop always commenting the same thing HoustonUser143738010
They don't call it H Town for nothing Homicide Town!!!!
Do they say what direction he went ?
I was inside the restaurant when it happened, probably was the last person mr quinteros saw coming in. I didnt even hear the shot all i heard was everyone panicking. I still think abt this everyday
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Stop always commenting the same thing HoustonUser143738010
They don't call it H Town for nothing Homicide Town!!!!
Do they say what direction he went ?
I was inside the restaurant when it happened, probably was the last person mr quinteros saw coming in. I didnt even hear the shot all i heard was everyone panicking. I still think abt this everyday