Two men have been taken into custody over a violent incident involving a shooting and a kidnapping that occurred in the early hours of August 17 at a residence on Askew Street. Houston police have filed charges against Dioneth Alvarez, 20, and Irineo Roman, 35, with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated kidnapping. These felonies are serious allegations, and the suspects are now facing the judicial process in the 178th and 232nd State District Courts.
In an incident that swelled beyond the interior of a quiet home and into the public consciousness, a 43-year-old man was grievously injured by gunfire and was later transported to an area hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The report obtained by the City of Houston News states that the officers found three males involved in an altercation, and during the chaos, one of the males sustained a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department paramedics quickly responded, ensuring the victim received the urgent care he needed.
Investigations by the Houston Police Department Major Assaults & Family Violence Division shed light on the sequence of events leading up to the violent altercation. According to investigators, a juvenile, aged 14, and one of the detained suspects, Roman, were implicated in the assault and kidnapping of the victim. Meanwhile, Alvarez is believed to have been complicit as a third suspect in the altercation. Official booking photos of the accused have been circulated for public record.
The case is far from closed, however, with the juvenile suspect remaining at large. Local authorities and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office continue to work in concert, tackling the investigative and legal challenges this case presents. Members of the community are being urged to contribute any information that may lead to his apprehension. If anyone has knowledge of the whereabouts of the juvenile suspect or any further details about the case, they are encouraged to reach out to the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
