In the late evening of May 31, 2026, 42-year-old Jose Luis Trujillo Jr. was shot on a sidewalk in the 7200 block of Canal Street in Houston’s East End. Residents heard multiple gunshots just before 9 p.m.; when they came outside they found Trujillo with at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Houston Police Homicide detectives say witnesses saw a man running from the area after the shooting. Investigators developed a description of a person of interest: a Hispanic male, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, with a slight build, about 5 feet 2 inches tall, black curly hair, wearing a beige t-shirt and light blue jeans. HPD released a composite sketch and surveillance video and has asked the public for tips.

No arrests have been announced and the motive remains unclear. If anyone saw the suspect, the shooting, or has other information that could help the investigation, please contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.