Armando Mazariegos, a 52-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Houston on November 6, 2015. The shooting happened about 12:15 a.m. as Mazariegos, his wife, and his grandson were returning to their townhome in the 9800 block of United Drive at W. Sam Houston Parkway. An unknown black male approached as Mazariegos was getting out of his car and demanded money. When Mazariegos reached for cash, the suspect shot him in the chest and fled on foot.

Mazariegos was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he later died; his wife and grandson were unharmed. HPD Homicide officers D. Stark and G. Sullivan described the suspect as an unknown black male and asked the public for information. No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information that could help identify the shooter, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.