Luis Cardova, 21, was shot during an early morning home invasion in Houston on February 20, 2022. About 6:05 a.m., three unknown suspects forced entry to a residence on Broadway Street. Cardova became involved in a physical altercation with one of the intruders while another suspect shot him. He was taken by private vehicle to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead the next day, February 21, 2022.

The Houston Police Department opened a homicide investigation; Detectives K. Persad and A. Grimes worked the case. The investigation identified a suspect, and an arrest on a murder charge was later made in connection with Cardova’s death. The motive for the shooting has not been released.

Anyone who knew Luis, witnessed the early-morning incident on Broadway Street, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers anonymously.