HOUSTON – Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a grandfather during an attempted robbery in southwest Houston early Friday.
The man killed has been identified as Armando Mazariegos.
Police said Mazariegos, his wife and grandson were returning to their townhome in the 9800 block of United Drive at W. Sam Houston Pkwy around 12:15 a.m. After they pulled into a parking lot, a man walked up and pulled a gun on Mazariegos, demanding his money.
As Mazariegos was reaching for cash, the suspect shot him in the chest.
The suspect fled the scene.
Mazariegos, 52, was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he later died.
The wife and grandson were not injured.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
