Robert Russo, a 64-year-old white man, was shot and killed on June 25, 2016, at his apartment in the Copper Lodge Apartments in north Harris County, Houston. Shots were heard early in the morning; Russo was found outside his patio door with at least one gunshot wound and a blood trail led from his apartment to the rear fence line of the complex.

Investigators identified a 26-year-old man, Michael Brown, as the suspect. Brown was located nearby wearing a ski mask and with a gunshot wound to the side. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Authorities believe Brown attempted to rob Russo during a home invasion, which resulted in the fatal shooting; murder charges were pending while the exact sequence of events and motive were being investigated.

Neighbors said Russo was quiet, friendly, often used a cane, and generally minded his own business. The community called the complex peaceful and was shocked by the violence.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning or saw activity near Copper Lodge Apartments, please come forward.