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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.