Authorities are ramping up efforts to crack down on the perpetrator behind the early morning slaying of a 34-year-old man on Cullen Boulevard. The Houston police have distributed surveillance snapshots of the suspect vehicle, a silver hatchback, potentially a Toyota Rav4, connected to the fatal shooting that occurred May 1, the department revealed.

At around 4:20 a.m., officers were called out to a convenience store at 6802 Cullen Boulevard. There, they discovered Eric Johnson, unresponsive with an evident gunshot wound. Johnson was hurriedly transported to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The authorities are now desperately trying to identify the owner of the vehicle caught on camera, they're imploring anyone with knowledge about the suspect or the suspect's ride to come forward.

A statement released by the HPD Homicide Division, which included Sergeants R. Watson and M. Burrow, underscored the urgency of the situation. “A preliminary investigation has identified the vehicle pictured below as the suspect(s) vehicle.” The division has made a public plea, requesting that anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect and/or the suspect's vehicle contact HPD Homicide Division or to anonymously tip off Crime Stoppers.

The investigation has been shrouded in mystery with the suspect(s) remaining unidentified and at large. In an effort to gather more information and aid in the apprehension of the suspect(s), the release of the surveillance photos is attached to the news release. Anyone with potentially valuable information is strongly encouraged to reach out to HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or, to maintain anonymity, speak to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.