Police searching for suspect responsible for deadly hit-and-run in southwest Houston
Police siren (Generic photo)
HOUSTON – Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department are asking for the public’s help finding the suspect or suspects responsible for a deadly hit and run.
On Wednesday, June 8, officers responded to reports of a crash in the 5900 block of Bellaire Blvd, around 10:47 p.m.
Investigators said the victim, identified as Antanafu Gemeda, was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle. Instead of stopping to render aid, investigators said the suspect fled the scene.
Gemeda suffered major injuries and died as a result of the collision.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to 5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
Severe storms, flood threat possible in Houston this weekend ▶ 1:25
Severe storms, flood threat possible in Houston this weekend
Over 2.2M Spring Breakers expected in Houston! ▶ 1:10
Over 2.2M Spring Breakers expected in Houston!
Birthday lookback: It's another trip around the sun for Houston Life reporter Lauren Kelly! ▶ 3:55
Birthday lookback: It's another trip around the sun for Houston Life reporter Lauren Kelly!
How to save money on gas in Houston ▶ 0:42
How to save money on gas in Houston
Why are convicted criminals given Houston City credit cards? ▶ 0:43
Why are convicted criminals given Houston City credit cards?
We're still thinking about Opening Day! Good thing we have 17 more days ;) ▶ 1:33
We're still thinking about Opening Day! Good thing we have 17 more days ;)
Team USA works out at Daikin Park ▶ 1:11
Team USA works out at Daikin Park
Houston Public Works employees accused of using city cards to buy, resell tools ▶ 1:04
Houston Public Works employees accused of using city cards to buy, resell tools
Top headlines March 5 ▶ 2:13
Top headlines March 5
Spring break brings thousands through Houston area airports ▶ 1:26
Spring break brings thousands through Houston area airports
Fans talk J Balvin at RodeoHouston ▶ 2:50
Fans talk J Balvin at RodeoHouston
Here are the issues that brought Houston voters to the polls in Tuesday's elections ▶ 0:28
Here are the issues that brought Houston voters to the polls in Tuesday's elections
What to know about the Texas Primary Runoff ▶ 0:46
What to know about the Texas Primary Runoff
Get ready! We 'spring forward' this weekend ▶ 0:55
Get ready! We 'spring forward' this weekend
FULL INTERVIEW: Congressman Al Green reacts to runoff, opponent's speech ▶ 6:30
FULL INTERVIEW: Congressman Al Green reacts to runoff, opponent's speech
‘Truthful trash’: Al Green, Christian Menefee clash ahead of runoff ▶ 0:40
‘Truthful trash’: Al Green, Christian Menefee clash ahead of runoff
Houston Texans making MOVES ahead of NFL free agency! ▶ 1:57
Houston Texans making MOVES ahead of NFL free agency!
Fiery speech by Menefee calling Green out for negative ads ▶ 0:49
Fiery speech by Menefee calling Green out for negative ads
Rodeo forecast and rain on the way later this week ▶ 1:00
Rodeo forecast and rain on the way later this week
Houston's Spring is warming ▶ 1:13
Houston's Spring is warming
Mama Tina Knowles is bringing her gumbo to the rodeo ▶ 1:34
Mama Tina Knowles is bringing her gumbo to the rodeo
Rodeo shopping at Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott ▶ 2:16
Rodeo shopping at Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott
Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflict ▶ 0:35
Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflict
March in Houston brings thunderstorm threats ▶ 1:12
March in Houston brings thunderstorm threats
Texas early voting by the numbers ▶ 0:16
Texas early voting by the numbers
Previous photo Next photo