Rick Cano-Rodriguez, 26, was fatally shot in Houston in the early morning of December 14, 2017, near the 7000 block of Hillcroft Avenue. According to initial reports, an unknown assailant approached Cano-Rodriguez and fired multiple shots before fleeing; he was pronounced dead after arrival at the hospital. The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division canvassed the area, interviewed potential witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage, but immediate suspects were not identified and leads were scarce.

Investigators described the motive as unclear, with possibilities including a personal dispute or random violence. The case later cooled due to limited evidence and witness cooperation; Crime Stoppers offered a reward and the Cold Case Unit periodically re-examines unsolved homicides. Anyone with information about that night or who knew Rick is asked to contact the Houston Police Department.