Family of Richmond man who was killed while listening to music in his car asks for justice

Richmond police post photos of ‘person of interest’ in case

HOUSTON – Richmond police are asking for the public’s help in bringing justice to the family of a 56-year-old man who was shot and killed while sitting in his car listening to music outside of his home.

“I just can’t believe that someone had the nerve to do that,” Melissa Duran, the sister of the victim said.

On April 15, Richmond police said Carlos Medina was outside of his home at the Lamar Park Apartments in Richmond when he was shot to death.

Duran’s older brother, Carlos Medina, said his brother was just doing what he did every day.

“He always hung around in his van, listening to music and smoking a cigarette,” Duran said. “Someone walked up to him and shot him.”

Now, Richmond police are looking for information to further the investigation. The suspect is still on the run, police said.

Meanwhile, the family is devastated.

“He was kind. He was a handyman, so he helped out. If you needed help, he was always there for people,” Duran said.

Duran said Medina had four daughters and a son. He was close to his children and grandchildren.

“One of his grandchildren is on the way. He’ll never get to see them,” Duran said.

She said he also helped fix up the apartments he lived in. He was someone who was always willing to help others.

Duran said they both shared unforgettable memories.

“We both love the Beatles,” Duran cried. “Everybody is taking it hard, my mom and my dad. I just have to be strong for them.”

Richmond police released screenshots of a man they said is a person of interest.

”Investigators have recovered video stills of a subject who may have been involved in or have information regarding the shooting,” Richmond police wrote.

“If anybody knows anything or had seen anything, I hope that they would come forward,” Duran said.

She said her family deserves justice.

“I hope that they catch the person who did this, and I hope that no one else gets hurt,” Duran said.

Anyone who may be able to identify this individual or who has information on this crime is asked to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. at (281) 342-TIPS (8477) or submit the anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.