A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in north Harris County, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene.
The incident occurred at the Montecello on Cranbrook Apartments, located near I-45 and Rankin Road. Constable deputies responded to reports of the shooting and discovered the victim near the playground area of the complex. Despite efforts to revive him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Omar Acevedo. Preliminary investigations suggest he was conversing with the suspect and possibly one other individual before the shooting took place.
Authorities have described the suspect as a “tall Hispanic male” with a mustache and beard, last seen wearing a black tank top and black jeans.
Currently, no other individuals involved in the incident have been identified.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
