Info sought in man's road rage shooting death

HOUSTON

On October 19, 2010, at approximately 2:45pm, Theodore 'Ted' Mitsakos was chased by Hispanic male suspects as they drove west on W. Bellfort. The suspects were shooting at Mitsakos' white Dodge pickup truck, and he was struck by gunfire. He wrecked his truck, striking another vehicle and the side of an apartment complex. The suspects were last seen driving westbound on W. Bellfort.

Three to five suspects are believed to have acted in this case. The suspects are described as Hispanic males in their 20s with tattoos on their arms. The suspects were driving a black Chevrolet or Ford pickup truck.

Mitsakos' friends describe him as a loving, caring man.

"We miss him dearly. He was like a brother to me and to many other people. He came here when I was five years old from New York and we've been together ever since. Family and friends are gonna miss him dearly," said the victim's friend, Jimmy Alexopoulos

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $10,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-8477 tips hotline or submitted online at www.Crime-Stoppers.org that leads to the identification, arrest and/or charging of any of the suspects in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message - Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.