On December 12, 2024, 48-year-old Oren Drakes was fatally shot during a family dispute inside a residence in far north Houston. The shooting followed an altercation with his stepson, who had earlier been asked to leave and allegedly returned, and the suspect fled the scene afterward.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies opened an investigation and are seeking the public’s help. No arrests have been announced and the suspect’s identity has not been made public. Family and friends have memorialized Drakes; a viewing was scheduled for December 29, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with a funeral service at 4:00 PM at Impact Houston Church of Christ, 1704 Weber Street, Houston, TX 77007.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the person who fled is asked to contact investigators. What information can readers share to help locate the suspect?