HOUSTON, Texas – It has been over a month since the Houston Police Department was called to an auto body shop on Lee Drive near Velma in Humble following a shooting. The incident left Rafael Smith, 32, hospitalized, and took the life of 33-year-old Jahmar Sampson. The shooter remains at large, prompting heightened concern and uncertainty for the victims’ families.
Rafael’s mother, Latosha Smith, expressed the emotional rollercoaster the family has been on since the shooting. She described the highs and lows of his recovery, emphasizing the uncertainty and the long road ahead. Meanwhile, Houston police announced that their homicide division has taken charge of the investigation, which remains ongoing.
The mothers of the victims have expressed frustration with what they perceive as a lack of urgency in the investigation. Rhonda Bailey, Sampson’s mother, criticized the detectives for not keeping the families informed and for not prioritizing the case, highlighting the pain and longing for justice experienced by the loved ones left behind.
The unresolved status of the case continues to weigh heavily on the families, as they yearn for closure and justice for their loved ones. Bailey, in particular, voiced her anguish over the suspect being on the run while her son is unable to receive the justice he deserves. The emotional toll of not being able to hug and kiss her child adds to the plea for swift action in capturing the perpetrator.
As the investigation persists, the families await updates and progress, hoping for a swift arrest and the closure that they so desperately seek. For more updates on this story, follow Pooja Lodhia on social media.