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Houston police have released surveillance video connected to the Laura Koppe Road fatal shooting that killed 36-year-old Floydrick Washington. Investigators want to question three men recorded shortly before the April 22 shooting.
Police have identified the men as persons of interest. They are not suspects at this time, according to the Houston Police Department.
Three Persons of Interest Appear in Surveillance Video
The surveillance video shows three unidentified men at an apartment complex at 6767 Bennington. Investigators believe the footage captured them shortly before the fatal shooting.
HPD wants to identify and question all three men. Police have not accused them of committing a crime or announced charges against anyone in the case.
The public can watch the surveillance footage on the HPD YouTube page. Anyone who recognizes the men should contact investigators instead of approaching them.
Police have not released detailed descriptions of their clothing or physical appearances. The video may provide the clearest available information for identifying them.
Laura Koppe Road Fatal Shooting Killed Houston Man
HPD officers responded to a shooting call at 4200 Laura Koppe Road around 8:45 p.m. on April 22. They found Washington inside a vehicle with at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency personnel transported him to a Houston-area hospital. Doctors later pronounced him dead.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences identified the victim as Floydrick Washington, 36. HPD has not released additional information about what led to the shooting.
An initial HPD news release described the incident as isolated. At that stage, investigators reported no known suspects.
The newly released video gives detectives another potential source of information. Officers hope the three men can provide details about activity near the apartment complex or the shooting location.
Homicide Detectives Continue Investigation
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Detectives A. Hernandez and R. Waterwall are investigating the case. Detectives continue to seek witnesses and other information surrounding Washington’s death.
Police have not announced an arrest or identified a suspected shooter. Investigators also have not disclosed a possible motive.
Authorities often release surveillance footage when witnesses may recognize people, clothing or other details. Even information that appears minor could help detectives establish a timeline.
The investigation remains active. Police may release more information as detectives review evidence and interview potential witnesses.
How to Provide Information to HPD
Anyone who recognizes the three persons of interest can contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600. Callers may also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Tips can include names, locations, vehicle information or observations from the night of April 22. Witnesses should provide only information they know and avoid speculation.
Community members can also share the official surveillance video to help investigators reach more potential witnesses. Police urge anyone with relevant information about the Laura Koppe Road fatal shooting to come forward.