Houston police homicide investigators have released a sketch of a male suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of a woman at 7400 Hillmont Street about 5:25 a.m. on Sunday (June 23).
The suspect is described as a black male in his 40s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall with an average build. The suspect was wearing a white muscle shirt with gray sweatpants or shorts. A composite sketch of the suspect is attached to this news release.
The male victim, Marlin Jordan, 26, was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The female victim, Maya Brashier, 19, was transported to an area hospital.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Turner reported:
Mr. Jordan and Ms. Brashier were returning home from work when they were approached by an armed, unknown black male suspect who demanded their money. The suspect shot Jordan and then shot Brashier after taking her purse and backpack. He then fled the scene. Paramedics transported both victims to a hospital.
A photo of the stolen purse/backpack is also attached to this news release.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Update: JFC/VHS 6-25-19
JFC/VHS 6-24-19
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