Victor Huizar-Vargas, a 39-year-old Hispanic man, was fatally shot outside an apartment complex on Telephone Road in Houston. The shooting occurred around 1:55 a.m.; he and two friends were gathered outside when an unknown suspect approached and shot him. He was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital and pronounced dead the following day, January 28, 2007.

The Houston Police Department Homicide Division, including Sergeant F. Balmarez and Officer T.A. Andrade, investigated the killing and the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office performed an autopsy. No arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. The family and friends continue to seek justice.

If anyone was in the area of Telephone Road that night or has information about the shooting, please contact the Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.