Man Shot and Carjacked at SE Houston Car Wash; HPD Seeks Suspect

Carjacking Incident in Southeast Houston

• 🎯 A man was shot and carjacked in broad daylight at a self-service car wash on Broadway Street near 610 in Southeast Houston.
• 🚨 The incident occurred just after 10:00 a.m. when an armed suspect approached the victim while he was vacuuming his car.
• 💥 Surveillance video captured the moment the suspect pointed a gun at the victim, who was then shot multiple times.

Suspect and Vehicle Description

• 🚗 The suspect fled the scene in the victim's damaged vehicle, which had a door nearly snapped off during the encounter.
• 🔍 As of the report, the suspect and the damaged vehicle have not been located.

HPD Advice for Deterrence

• 💡 Sergeant Carlos Furcell of HPD's Robbery Division emphasizes vigilance as the best tool to deter such crimes.
• 🧠 Suspects often target individuals who appear unaware of their surroundings; having a plan of action is recommended.
• 🔑 Police advise taking keys out of the car and having them in hand at car washes or gas stations to potentially sound an alarm and hinder a thief.
• ⚡ A car alarm beeping loudly might provide a few crucial seconds to react and escape the situation unharmed.