A 49-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday after a traffic incident on State Highway 99 in Montgomery County, authorities said, and the driver who opened fire sped off in a red passenger car that investigators still haven't identified. Deputies have named the victim as Pablo Miguel Angel. The shooting happened sometime around 12:30 a.m.
What Deputies Say Happened
According to FOX 26 Houston, deputies responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, October 25. Witnesses told investigators that both drivers stopped and got out of their vehicles following what began as a minor traffic encounter. One driver then approached Angel and shot him with a handgun before fleeing, the station reported, citing authorities.
Deputies initiated life-saving measures once they arrived, but Angel was pronounced dead at the scene, per the same account. The exact location of the shooting has been described differently across reports: FOX 26 Houston places it along the eastbound lanes of SH 99 near Riley Fuzzel Road, while the Montgomery County Police Reporter says the shooting occurred on SH 99 near Rayford Road following a vehicle crash. That outlet also describes the gunman as the driver of the red vehicle, who fired multiple rounds that struck Angel before fleeing the scene.
Search For Shooter, Vehicle Continues
Investigators are searching for a red passenger car of unknown make, model, or year, according to the earlier FOX 26 Houston report. The shooter was described only as an adult wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt over a white undershirt. No further identifying details about the suspect have been released.
As Click2Houston notes, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office's Major Crimes detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are continuing to work the case, reviewing evidence as the investigation unfolds. The Montgomery County Police Reporter cautioned that the information released so far is preliminary, with its account noting that additional details will be shared as the investigation remains ongoing.
How To Report Information
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has video footage from the area, to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Division at 936-760-5876, or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-7867. The case is being tracked under number 26A365480.
