WANTED: Gunman who opened fire during a confrontation on the 8600 block Gustine Ln

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon.   
 
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at approximately 7:36 p.m., the victim was shot in the 8600 block of Gustine Lane in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the victim was confronted by the suspect along the roadway.  Suddenly, the suspect pointed a pistol at the victim. The victim turned to run away and the suspect opened fire. The victim was struck by the gunfire in the abdomen. While running away, the victim dropped two backpacks that he was carrying. One of the bags contained a pair of Jordan basketball shoes and schoolwork. The other bag (a Michael Kors backpack with brown straps) was also never recovered. The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction of travel. The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated.  
 
Suspect description:   Suspect: Black male, 18-20 years old, approximately 5’09”, average build, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and armed with a pistol. 
 
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.