Crime
45-year-old Faridah Davis killed in Lockwood Drive shooting, police seek suspects
Houston police released surveillance photos of two men identified as suspects in the shooting.
Houston, Texas – A shooting outside a corner store in northeast Houston on Friday evening claimed the life of 45-year-old Faridah Davis, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at the corner of Lockwood Drive and Rand Street.
Police reports indicate that Davis was seated in a car with her husband and two other family members in the store’s parking lot.
Her husband entered the store, but an employee reportedly asked him to leave.
As he returned to the car and began driving out of the parking lot, an unidentified man opened fire on the vehicle, striking Davis.
The car continued rolling briefly before coming to a stop. The husband exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. At this point, a second unknown suspect fired shots at him, though he was not struck.
The suspects immediately fled the scene on foot.
Davis was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries shortly after.
Fortunately, the two other family members in the vehicle were unharmed.
On Saturday, Houston police released surveillance photos of two men identified as suspects in the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects’ identities or their whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The senseless act of violence has left Davis’s family and the local community reeling. As the investigation continues, police are working to uncover the motive behind the shooting and ensure the suspects are apprehended.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.