Bassam Saah, 34, was murdered on December 24, 1989, while working as a store clerk at the Budget Store food mart he co-owned with his brother in Houston, Texas. The shooting occurred on Christmas Eve between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Witnesses last saw Saah alive around 7:15 p.m.; shortly afterward two people entered the store and found an empty counter, an open register and money scattered on the floor. Police later discovered Saah’s body behind the store counter; he had been shot multiple times.

Witnesses reported seeing a young Black male running away from the store. He was described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a slim build, wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored trench coat and black tennis shoes. No arrests were made immediately after the incident, and the case remained unsolved. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division Cold Case Squad has been working the file and is appealing for information.

If anyone knew Bassam Saah, saw the area that evening, or has information about the man described, please contact the Cold Case Squad or Crime Stoppers with what you know.