New sketch shows suspect wanted for Midtown robbery shootings that left 1 dead, 1 injured

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police have a new clue as they search for a man who shot two people in Midtown earlier this year, killing one of them.

Houston police released a new sketch of the suspect on Monday. He's wanted for capital murder and aggravated robbery - serious bodily injury.
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The two victims were reportedly robbed by the same suspect in the Midtown area on Feb. 18. Both were shot multiple times.

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The first incident happened in the 1300 block of Webster Street.

Police said the suspect approached the victim, retrieved a firearm, and demanded his property.
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When the victim refused, the suspect shot him multiple times, HPD said.



Moments later, the suspect reportedly approached a second victim in the 1300 block of Hadley Street and demanded his property.

An altercation occurred, and the suspect shot the second victim multiple times, HPD said.

ABC13-exclusive surveillance video shows the altercation.

The second victim, identified as Adam Phillips, died as a result of his injuries.

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The wanted suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic male. Police said he was wearing all black with a white logo or patch on his left arm.



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