Houston police are actively seeking the public's assistance to identify two persons of interest linked to a fatal shooting last month. The incident, which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Michael Smith, occurred around 9:10 p.m. on August 28 at 9551 North Wayside Drive, reports say. Authorities have yet to formally charge the individuals but are keen to pursue questioning.

Descriptions of the two male subjects have circulated with one reportedly donning a light-colored hoodie, while his counterpart wore a black one. Photos garnered from surveillance footage near the crime scene have been released to aid in their identification. In a statement obtained by cityofhouston.news, the two men remain persons of interest at this stage, not charged suspects.

The night of the shooting, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers found Smith unresponsive on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the immediate medical attention provided by Houston Fire Department paramedics, Smith's injuries were fatal. A witness at the scene recounted a chilling encounter with an unidentified male suspect who, after a brief interaction, shot the victim and promptly fled towards Hamlet Street.

Initial descriptions portray the suspect as a black male, attired in a black hoodie, gray pants, and concealing his identity with a ski mask. As the investigation deepened, officials were able to more narrowly define their search to the two individuals captured on the nearby surveillance cameras. Those with any information that could help truly to shed light on the situation are encouraged to reach out to HPD Homicide Division or to contribute anonymously via Crime Stoppers, as detailed in the news release.

Contact with the HPD Homicide Division is accessible through 713-308-3600, and Crime Stoppers can be anonymously engaged at 713-222-TIPS. Houston police continue to appeal to the community for any assistance that could be provided.