HOUSTON – A man has died after he was reportedly shot multiple times while shopping at a strip center in north Houston on Thursday.
According to Houston police, the shooting took place in the 800 block of Little York Road at around 4:32 p.m.
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The victim was identified by his stepson. He was said to have been a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
The stepson, Chris Rubio, says his stepfather was inside the store trying to get his cell phone fixed. Allegedly, another customer began to ‘start stuff’ with him before shooting him multiple times.
Rubio says the victim and his mom have been married since 2014, and that he had two biological sons. Rubio added that the victim was also his father figure up until his passing. The victim was also a grandfather.
The victim was said to have been a peaceful, quiet man that was happy to help anyone.
He typically just went to work and back home, they say.
The family created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral.
Additionally, HPD says they have surveillance video and a good idea of who the suspected shooter is.
North Officers were dispatched to a shooting at the 800 block of Little York Road. Officers discovered a male with fatal gunshot wounds. Officers are currently investigating this incident.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 26, 2023
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