Crime
Hector Vasquez Identified Among Victims Killed in Shooting Spree Spanning from Sugar Land to Houston
HOUSTON, TX — Authorities have identified one of the victims killed in multi-location shooting spree stretching from Sugar Land to southwest Houston as Hector Vasquez.
The violent sequence of events, which police believe are connected, left three victims and the suspect dead and has prompted a multi-agency investigation.
First Shooting — Sugar Land (Road Rage Incident)
At approximately 12:30 p.m., officers with the Sugar Land Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Dairy Ashford Road and U.S. Highway 90.
Investigators say the incident began as a road rage confrontation that escalated into gunfire.
An adult female driver was found inside her vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers rendered first aid until emergency personnel arrived, but the victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The suspect, driving a gray Ford Escape, fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Second Shooting — Houston (Auto Shop Double Homicide)
Roughly one hour later, at about 1:30 p.m., the Houston Police Department received a report of a shooting at a mechanic shop near Fondren Road and Main Street.
According to investigators, a man driving a vehicle matching the description of the Sugar Land suspect’s car arrived at the business and became involved in an altercation with a mechanic.
The confrontation quickly escalated, and the suspect fatally shot the mechanic.
A witness at the scene began recording the incident on his cellphone.
The suspect then turned the gun on the witness, shooting and killing him before fleeing northbound on Fondren Road toward Creekbend Drive.
Police have since identified one of the Houston victims as Hector Vasquez.
Third Shooting — Suspect Found Deceased
A short time later, officers located the gray Ford Escape near the 8000 block of Creekbend Drive, approximately three miles from the previous scene.
When officers approached the vehicle, they discovered the suspect deceased inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In total, three victims were confirmed deceased in the rampage:
- One adult female in Sugar Land.
- Two adult males in Houston, including Hector Vasquez.
Both the Sugar Land Police Department and the Houston Police Department are conducting joint investigations into the series of connected shootings.
Authorities are still working to determine the suspect’s identity, motive, and the precise circumstances that linked the incidents.
Police described the case as a “tragic and senseless act of violence” that spanned two cities within a short timeframe.
Several roadways in the affected areas remained closed for hours as homicide investigators processed the scenes and collected evidence.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.