Emile Curtis Pogue, 40, of Houston, Texas, was shot twice on January 17, 2022 in the 500 block of Cypress Station near the North Freeway in north Harris County and died the next day after being taken to hospital in critical condition. Born October 5, 1981 in New Orleans, he worked at IKEA and is survived by three children — Daevon, Donovan, and Faye Pogue — plus siblings Morris Charles Pogue and Tiara Charles and other family members.

Authorities say the shooter was Emile’s stepson, 22-year-old Dekalon Perry, who was arrested and charged with murder and held on $200,000 bond. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the arrest; investigators have said the motive is unclear and are continuing to gather evidence and statements.

Anyone who knew Emile, his family, or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.