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$5K reward to find gunman who murdered Houston man and his dog

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Esteban Valdez and his dog, Boy. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Houston police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed Esteban Valdez and his dog, urging anyone with information to come forward.

On July 9, Valdez and his pit bull, “Boy,” were found dead on Sunnyside Street in Houston.

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Both were shot multiple times.

The suspect, described as a man between 40 and 50 years old, approximately 5′9″ tall, with short or balding hair and a full black-and-white beard, remains at large.

The Valdez family is pleading with the community to come forward with any information that may lead to an arrest.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips anonymously online at www.crime-stoppers.org. Only tips provided directly to Crime Stoppers will be eligible for the cash reward.

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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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