Suspect charged in fatal shooting of innocent bystander outside nightclub

Police say they received several tips identifying a man in braids in surveillance pictures as 19-year-old Henry Dorsey. He's now charged in the fatal shooting.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A suspect has been charged with murder for a shooting that killed an innocent bystander.

Police say they received several tips identifying a man in braids in surveillance pictures as 19-year-old Henry Dorsey. He is not in custody yet.

According to court documents, Dorsey opened fire during a fight with the bouncers at Club Le Cave in northwest Harris County on Sunday. Timothy Powell, who was not involved in the fight, was killed.

Dorsey has previous convictions for evading police and assault

Investigators are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Dorsey to call the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Harris County has filed a nuisance lawsuit against Club Le Cave. According to the lawsuit, the shooting is just the latest in more than 60 crimes that have occurred at the club since April of last year. Those crimes include assault, robbery and drug possession.

The suit alleges the club's owner, Victoria Gonzalez, has done nothing to stop the activity.

The county wants a judge to require the club to pay bond and stop allowing nuisance activities. If the club violates its bond, it could be shut down.

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Salvation Army red kettle stolen outside Deerbrook Mall

HUMBLE, TX (KTRK) -- The search is on for a brazen thief who took off with a Salvation Army red kettle. The crime happened outside a mall in Humble. As investigators try to close in on the suspect, the Salvation Army is working hard to prove the thief can't steal any holiday cheer.

Every holiday season for the past five years, Larry Arnold has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army.

"It's a fun activity," he said. "I like to help people out."

He's only had a positive experience at his post outside Dillard's. But last week, on a day he wasn't working, someone stole the red kettle with about $200 inside.

"Last week, they pulled one of the guys, when I was off, they brought him to one of the stores and they told him one of the kettles was snatched," Arnold recalled.

While stealing red kettles isn't unheard of, the Houston area Salvation Army told us it decided to take the bell ringer working at that time off the job, though the organization would only say it did so out of an abundance of caution.

Salvation Army area direction Major Chris Flanagan said, "There was no foul play. When we do any of that, we talk to the person who was manning the kettle. We try to get the details of how this came about."

Mumble Police Detective David Scott was just assigned this case, so he has no leads, and only a vague description of the suspect.

"The description given was a black male in his 20's with a long goatee, and wearing a black hoodie," Det. Scott said. "The vehicle was described as a tan Chevy Malibu."

So while the Salvation Army waits and the police investigates, for the people who do try to fill the kettles with holiday cheer, this is not a holiday message they wanted to see.

Donor Jo Hanson said, "I try to think maybe they really, really needed it, but it doesn't cut it anymore. No, they're just selfish."

The bell ringer who was working when the theft allegedly happened is no longer working with the Salvation Army, although the organization would only say it is them being extra cautious while the investigation continues.

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Officer shoots 'suspicious' man outside SWAT scene

  STAFFORD, TX (KTRK) -- A SWAT situation in Stafford this morning ended with an officer shooting a man who drove by the scene.

According to Stafford police, officers responded to a report of shots fired on Southmeadow near Mulholland.

When police arrived, the residents reportedly refused to come out of the house.

A SWAT team was called out. When they got to the scene, the residents came outside and surrendered to police.

Police said a driver then pulled up to the scene in an SUV and asked what was happening, at which point he begins to act suspiciously.

Officers confronted the man and asked him to exit the vehicle, but he refused, police said.

That's when an officer reached her left arm into the vehicle. The suspect allegedly rolled the window up on her arm and tried to drive away.

Police said the officer was in fear for her life. She discharged her weapon into the SUV, shattering the driver's side window and hitting the suspect.

The suspect was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he underwent surgery. He is expected to survive, police said.

The officer who fired her weapon and another officer were both taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

No other details were released.

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Man found shot outside south side funeral home

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A man was found shot outside a funeral home on Houston's south side overnight.

The discovery was made on Holmes near Scott just before 1am. Police believe the victim was shot somewhere else and driven to the funeral home. He's in the hospital now. His condition is unknown.

There was a woman with the victim. She tells police she was asleep and didn't even know the victim had been shot. Police are questioning her.

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One person shot during fight outside NE Harris Co. home

At least one person was shot after some sort of fight broke outside a NE Harris Co. home.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A fight early this morning in northeast Harris County ended with one person shot.

Investigators say there was some type of argument outside a home on Charriton near JFK. That's when someone pulled out a gun and started shooting.

One person was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital. Deputies made one arrest.

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HCSO: Security guard shoots 4 outside night club

  Crystal KobzaHOUSTON (KTRK) -- One man was killed and three others were wounded when deputies say a security guard opened fire outside an after-hours club early Sunday.

It happened around 6am at the Bronco Nite Club on Veterans Memorial near West Road in northwest Harris County.

Dozens of club patrons witnessed the shooting.

"The guy died in the parking lot because the security guard shot him," witness Brenda Romero said. "He shot him because he was drunk and he got into a confrontation with the security guard. The security guard came back and shot; that's it."

Witnesses said multiple shots were fired.

"I almost got shot," witness Lina Deleon said. "I had to run to the back."

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the security guard was in the process of escorting several people out of the club at closing time when a fight started.

Detectives said the guard shot all four victims when they all assaulted him at once. One man died at the scene. Three others were taken to area hospitals. Officials said one had serious injuries and the other two were minor.

"The security guard: he has been assaulted; he has physical injuries, trauma injuries, not a gunshot wound," HCSO Sgt. Ben Beall said.

Romero told us she comes to the club often but has never witnessed things get this out of control. She said the deceased victim -- a man who appeared to be in his 20s -- was shot in the chest.

She tried to help him, but he died in her arms.

"I really don't know him," Romero said. "I was just trying to tell him to stay up with me to help him out."

Investigators spent the morning questioning club patrons. They are now looking into whether the club was able to sell alcohol.

According to investigators, the area is no stranger to problems. Officials say they have received 12 calls for service in the last two months at the strip center where Bronco is located. The owner of the club reportedly locked up the bar and left the scene after the shooting happened.

Detectives said they will complete their investigation at the scene and send evidence and witness statements to the district attorney's office, where it will be decided whether the security guard will be charged.

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Police find man shot outside video store in west Houston

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police in west Houston are trying to figure out who shot a man in west Houston overnight.

Officers found the victim outside a video store on Highway 6 and Memorial around 1am. He had a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the hospital.

Police believe he was shot at another location and somehow ended up outside the video store. There are no suspects and the motive is unknown.

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Newborn found in plastic container outside Pasadena medical facility

  PASADENA, TX (KTRK) -- A newborn is now in the custody of CPS officials after he was found in a plastic container outside of a Pasadena medical facility.

A worker discovered the baby outside the Bayside Urgent Care Center on Preston near Fairmont Saturday night.

Police say the baby was only hours old when he was found. Noah Smith, the worker who found him, tells us it was a shocking sight.

"He was definitely a newborn, basically the eyes hadn't been able to focus on anything yet. He was very clean, it looked like someone had taken care before dropping him off," Smith said.

So far, none of the baby's family members have come forward to claim the child.

The Texas Safe Haven Law allows a parent to give up the custody of their child up to 60 days old at any hospital, medical service provider or child welfare agency but the parent must leave the child with an on-duty employee.

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Man shot to death outside NW Houston pool hall

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police are also investigating a deadly shooting at a northwest Houston night club.

It happened around 3am Sunday at El Mundo Billards Parlor on Long Point near Blalock.

Police said a 29-year-old man was involved in some type of disturbance inside the bar. Someone shot the man multiple times in the parking lot and fled the scene.

Anyone with information that could help police solve this crime is urged to call HPD Homicide or Crime Stoppers.

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Two men try to rob armored truck outside SW Houston bank

Police investigate an attempted aggravated robbery of an armored truck parked outside a bank in southwest Houston.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police are investigating an attempted aggravated robbery of an armored truck parked outside a bank in southwest Houston.

The incident happened shortly before 3pm at a bank in the 5200 block of Kirby Drive.

Initial information suggests two men posing as construction workers tried to rob an armored truck in the bank parking lot.

The suspects then fled in a white pickup truck, but a couple of blocks away, SkyEye HD spotted police cars by an abandoned pickup truck that had a construction hat on its dashboard.

It did not appear that any suspects were arrested.

Police are still at the scene investigating.

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Three killed, two others injured during shooting outside night club

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Three people are dead and two more injured after a shooting early Wednesday morning. Hundreds had gathered outside the Scores Cabaret in southwest Houston after a Juneteenth rap concert, and that's when someone opened fire.

That shooting happened right in the parking lot just a few steps away from the door. Police say the chaos had hundreds of people running for cover.

Outside Club Blue on Westpark, balloons are now a reminder of the five people who were shot in the parking lot early Wednesday morning.

Two women say their uncle, who's popularly known as "Dinky," is among the three victims who died.

Quitta said, "Just sad, and heartache and pain."

Police say the shooting happened shortly after a concert featuring Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth wrapped up. That concert was billed as part of a Juneteenth celebration at a strip club next door. Witnesses say the suspects fired between 20 and 40 rounds.

Ashley, a friend of one of the victims, said, "It was just heartbreaking, you know. I couldn't believe it."

Ashley, who didn't want to show her face or give her last name, told me her best friend Erica Dodson was also killed outside the club. Police say the single mother of three was an innocent victim who was just walking to her car.

"She was like an everyday person, I seen her every day," Ashley said. Just to hear the fact that, you know, that she's gone, it's really, really heartbroken."

Investigators say it's possible the Westpark shooting is gang-related. They say it could be connected to a domestic issue involving one of the male victims who received death threats recently. Now Ashley is asking why.

"Just by her walking from the store, going to the car, she's hit. She's dead," she said.

Trae Tha Truth's publicist tells Eyewitness News the musician suffered minor injuries from a bullet wound to the shoulder. A photo of Trae in his hospital gown was tweeted just before he was discharged from the hospital. Police are also calling him an innocent victim.

Police have not officially released the names of the victims. The big problem right now is that they say they need the community's help with leads on the suspects. They are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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Thieves break into cars outside gun store

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- While customers were inside a Katy gun shop, they were the target of thieves outside of it -- and it was all caught on camera.

The store says the thieves were looking for guns Friday. But instead of buying them, they broke into cars parked outside of Tactical Firearms on South Mason Road. They may have thought they made a clean getaway, but now authorities have evidence that could help catch the criminals.

"So you've got the lookout vehicle pulling into the parking lot right now," Tactical Firearms owner Jeremy Alcede said, as surveillance video showing the parking lot rolls.

And not too far behind was a silver Nissan Altima with a suspected car burglar inside. The Ford Edge backs into a spot, allowing him to be on the lookout. The Altima starts scoping cars to burglarize.

First is a Ford pickup, but when he gets out and peeps through the window, there's nothing to steal. Eventually, a Toyota truck is broken into. Two guns are stolen from the back seat.

And the suspect is not done. He also shatters the window of a Suburban, stealing a briefcase.

Alcede says gun stores are under fire.

"I called AJC, since they are right down the road, advised them. That's when they told us that they were broken into already. And so we since then notified all the other gun stores to keep an eye out for these vehicles," Alcede said.

And they can also keep an eye out for the man in the white Ford Edge. He served as lookout. He actually walked inside, asked a question and left with a brochure. His polo hat and shirt are plain as day.

Alcede says gun stores seem like easy lifting for thieves.

"It's a target-rich environment. You know, if you come to a gun store, you're either coming to shoot or buy a gun," he said.

Now he's hoping someone recognizes the Ford Edge with Florida plates 702-LAI and the Altima with a Texas-style license plates.

As for the thieves, Alcede wouldn't advise them to return.

"If they come back it's going to end up differently," he said.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is now on the lookout for the truck. And of course investigators would love to know who this man is our guy in the lookout vehicle who had to walk in the store.

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Man fatally shot outside NW Harris County club

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- There's an active investigation happening right now outside a northwest Harris County club, where one person was fatally shot.

Police say at around 3:45am, someone was shot outside the El Coyote sports bar on North Highway 6 and Clay Road. We've learned that person later died at the hospital.

We have a crew on the scene of the shooting gathering details. Stay with Eyewitness News and abc13.com for the latest on this breaking story.

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HPD: Driver ran over, killed a man outside bar

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A person was killed this morning when they were hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a southeast Houston night club, and now police are searching for the driver.

It happened around 5:30am at Club Olympus in the 9100 block of Winkler near the Gulf Freeway.

Police say a man was driving erratically in the parking lot of the club. They say he had been inside, possibly drinking alcohol.

According to officials, the driver struck a man who was standing in the parking lot, running him over. The driver them slammed into an SUV before he fled the scene.

Authorities are searching for a black Dodge full-size pickup truck with a lift kit and large tires. The truck will have damage to the front left side.

Witnesses describe the suspect as a clean-shaven Latino man in his mid-30s.

The victim died at the scene. His name has not been released.

Police are interviewing witnesses. Anyone with information on this case or the whereabouts of the pickup is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers.

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Activists arrested outside DA's office

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Local activist groups angry about the not guilty verdict of a former Houston police officer had a private meeting with the Harris County District Attorney this morning, but not everyone was happy about that.

The district attorney agreed to meet with some community leaders after hundreds showed up Thursday afternoon protesting that verdict for Andrew Blomberg. Things took a dramatic turn when some of the rally's organizers weren't allowed in that meeting.

"Come on let's go to jail. Come on please let's go," deputies said.

They're calling this arrest an act of civil disobedience.

"We're not resisting arrest," a demonstrator said. "We are not resisting arrest! Ouch!"

Three community activists blocked District Attorney Pat Lykos's lobby for nearly four hours, hoping to make a point about the not guilty verdict a jury gave former HPD Officer Andrew Blomberg this week.

Community activist Krystal Muhammad said, "She can come out and let us in. They can come out and let us in."

The protesters were hoping to be part of a meeting between the DA and several ministers discussing the criminal justice process after outrage broke out over the verdict exonerating Blomberg in the videotaped kicking and beating of Chad Holley. Holley, who was 15 years old at the time, was arrested for a burglary he was later convicted of.

Demonstrators chanted, "No justice, no peace!" No Justice, no peace!"

But tensions in the lobby escalated when members of the National Black United Front, New Black Panther Party and Occupy Houston showed up a few minutes late and weren't allowed to participate in the last 45 minutes of that hour-long meeting.

As the group took positions on the lobby floor, the district attorney appeared from another door.

"I'm asking you to leave now," Lykos said. "If you are sincere, schedule the meeting. Please leave."

At the same time several deputies gave the three protesters three warnings to leave.

"We will not be intimidated," Lykos said. "We will not be harassed. And we will not permit you to obstruct our office."

As the group ignored those warnings, they were each arrested for criminal trespassing.

Those arrested community activists are facing misdemeanor charges.

Pat Lykos issued the following statement: "As District Attorney, it is my duty to pursue justice under the law. The people must have trust and confidence in the legal system. My record clearly reflects that I listen to the people and have made remarkable improvements to the criminal justice system.

The ministers scheduled a meeting with me today. We met to discuss the law and the criminal justice process.

Later this morning, a group obstructed the lobby of the District Attorney's Office. Profane language was directed against the employees of this office. They were disruptive and impeded our work.

Should anyone wish to meet with me, there is an appropriate manner in which to schedule it. I expect people to treat the dedicated professionals in my office with respect.

I will not permit any group to occupy our office. I will not allow the administration of justice to be held hostage. I will not capitulate to threats.

I swore to uphold the Constitution, the laws of the United States and of the sovereign state of Texas. I live by that vow. The DA's Office is both sword and shield to defend and protect the people of Harris County. Justice and order are inextricably intertwined."

Blomberg is one of four officers charged in the 2010 beating case of burglary suspect Chad Holley. Blomberg had been accused of official oppressio. The beating took place in March of 2010 after the then 15-year-old Holley broke into a home and ran from police.

Surveillance video shows what happened when police caught up with him.

Several officers were reprimanded for the incident. Four officers were fired and charged in the case. Blomberg was the first to go to trial.

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Paint poured over two-ton tiger outside Conroe HS

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  CONROE, tX (KTRK) -- Students are helping authorities find out who vandalized a bronze tiger statue honoring a longtime teacher. The tiger stands outside of Conroe High School.

Yesterday, custodians found the two-ton tiger was covered in bright blue paint.

After the vandalism was announced, administrators say several students came forward with information about the possible culprit. The principal says the act was not done as a senior class prank.

The tiger memorializes Grady Spikes, who taught at Conroe High School before winning election as Precinct 2 justice of the peace.

You can read more about this story in The Courier of Montgomery County, one of our Houston Community Newspaper partners.

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Man found shot to death outside west Houston apartment

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police are trying to identify a man found shot to death in west Houston, and they think a case of beer may help them.

Investigators are canvassing his apartment complex on Grow near Guhn, trying to find out if anyone knows him.

He apparently lived at the apartment complex, officials said, and they think he may have been on a beer run.

The man's body was lying on a sidewalk between two apartment buildings. A bag of beer was next to him.

Police tell us he was shot an unknown number of times, but once in the armpit.

The motive for the killing is unknown at this time. The victim still had his wallet and cash, but no identification on him.

No witnesses have come forward. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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Guard robbed of gun outside SE Houston game room

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- There were some frightening moments for a security guard in southeast Houston early this morning when he was attacked while taking a smoke break.

It happened outside a game room on Broadway near the South Loop. Police say the security guard was ambushed by several people. They took his gun and fired two shots at him, but missed. The group took off with the gun.

Authorities are still looking for the two men and that security guard's gun.

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Four shot, one killed outside Jefferson County Courthouse

  BEAUMONT, TX (KTRK) -- A Houston man at court with family members opened fire outside a southeast Texas courthouse Wednesday, killing one person and wounding at least three others before briefly taking hostages at a nearby business, police said.

The 41-year-old gunman had been inside the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont but went out to his pickup truck shortly after 11am, drew a weapon and began shooting, police said. He has been identified as Bartholomew Granger, from Houston.

A detective outside the courthouse fired back. He quickly was joined by law enforcement officers from nearby buildings, police said.

Officials say Granger retreated to his truck and, still firing, ran over his 20-year-old daughter, who had also been shot. He drove about three blocks and abandoned his truck in the middle of the street before entering a nearby construction business, police said.

Granger was taken into custody by Beaumont police SWAT officers at noon.

Authorities say Granger was on trial at the Criminal District Court for aggravated sexual assault. Two of the shooting victims, including his daughter, were witnesses in the case.

The trial began yesterday. Granger's daughter had already testified, and was scheduled for rebuttal testimony today.

Minnie Ray Seabolt, 79, was pronounced dead at the scene, in front of the courthouse main entrance. She was from Deweyville, Texas.

With hostages inside, the gunman spoke by phone to police and told them he was wounded. He eventually surrendered and was taken to an area hospital.

Granger was treated and released. He is currently in the Jefferson County Jail, charged with one count of murder. His bond on the aggravated sexual assault charge was revoked.

"It was crazy," Beaumont Police Chief Jimmy Singletary said. "He was shooting. Our guys were shooting. It was a classic shootout."

A pickup truck riddled with at least a dozen bullet holes remained in the middle of the street Wednesday afternoon.

James Gibson, one of the owners of Richard Construction, said about 50 to 60 employees were inside when the gunman entered. An assault rifle believed to belong to the gunman remained in the building, Gibson said.

Authorities declined to identify the type of weapon the gunman used.

"It was pandemonium," Judge Larry Gist, whose office is across the street from the main courthouse building, said as he described how law enforcement flooded the scene as soon as the shots rang out.

Ricky Gandy said he went to the window of his office at LJA Engineering, which overlooks the parking lot next to the Beaumont Police department, after hearing a "pop, pop, pop."

He saw police shooting at a pickup truck as it came out of the parking lot, but the driver "never really got in a hurry."

"Once it started, it was kind of like the Fourth of July," Gandy added. "Several shots, I imagine, I'm guessing at least 30 shots all together."

At last check, Granger's 20-year-old daughter was in critical condition. Her mother and another shooting victim were treated at area hospitals and released.

Seven Beaumont police officers and two Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies who engaged Granger with gunfire are currently on administrative leave. They were not injured.

Moments after a news conference about the shooting, Jefferson County deputies arrested Lyndon Granger, the brother of the alleged Jefferson County Courthouse shooter, on an old charge of sexual assault. Authorities say he is accused of sexually assaulting the same girl as Bartholomew Granger. He was out on bond but a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. It's not known exactly why the judge made that move, but sources tell us it is in part to protect the public going forward.

Congressman Ted Poe issued the following statement:
"I am deeply saddened by the shooting in Beaumont today. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the loved ones of the innocent bystanders who lost their lives, and I am praying for a speedy recovery for those who are wounded. As for the shooter, I hope that justice is swift and punishment is harsh."

Beaumont is about 80 miles east of Houston.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Man's body found outside north Houston business

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Investigators are looking for answers after a local transmission shop owner was found dead outside of his business Saturday morning.

The body was found outside of Charlie's Certified Transmission in the 7000 block of N. Shepherd Drive between Rittenhouse Road and Granville Drive, just south of West Little York.

According to homicide investigators, the man has been identified as 50-year-old Roy Scott of Houston, the owner of the transmission shop.

There are still a lot of questions surrounding Scott's death. Police say he was shot once. There are no suspects and no witnesses have come forward.

Scott's family and neighbors just want to know why it happened.

As word spread of Scott's violent death, neighbors and friends rushed to his north Houston transmission shop to see what happened. No reactions were as gut-wrenching as those of his wife and teenage daughter.

"She's crying. She's devastated right now. Everyone is," said Vanessa Portillo, Scott's daughter's friend.

According to the Houston Police Department, someone who works at a nearby business walked by between 8 and 8:30am and saw Scott's body in a pool of blood. That person dialed 9-1-1, but Scott was already dead.

"It appears he'd been there for several hours," HPD Homicide Sgt. C.D. Howard said.

Investigators are canvassing the area and trying to retrace the shop owner's steps to pinpoint exactly when Scott arrived, and whether he was scheduled to meet anyone.

Neighbor Ruth Portillo says she was one of the last to see him alive. She spotted him on their street at 12:30am.

"My husband and I said 'hi' to him and then he left again," she said.

Neighbors say Scott loved building race cars. Is it possible he came here to work on one? His family may never know.

According to police, Scott's shop was closed and locked up. His cell phone and wallet were still on him when authorities searched his body.

Investigators may be looking for Scott's white Ford pickup truck. They're not sure if he let someone borrow it for a job or if it was stolen as part of this incident.

His wife told us he installed surveillance cameras after recent robberies, but police don't believe the cameras were rolling overnight.

So, who would want to hurt Scott?

"I don't know," neighbor Dale Singletary said. "All of their family and him, they're really nice people. Real good people."

There are still no arrests in this case and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call HPD or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. All tipsters remain anonymous.

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