Franklin Davonne Telemaque, a 33-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on July 19, 2021, in Houston. According to reports, he had pulled onto the emergency shoulder of the North Interstate Highway 45 Freeway near the 9400 block around 12:30 a.m. after running over debris. Witnesses said two unknown suspects emerged from a nearby embankment, fired multiple shots into Telemaque’s vehicle, then fled eastward.

The Houston Police Department Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers opened an investigation and offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspects. Telemaque’s family and friends have urged the community to come forward as they seek answers and closure.

If anyone was on North I-45 near the 9400 block around 12:30 a.m. on July 19, 2021, or has information about the two people who came from the embankment, please share what is known.