HOUSTON – Police have released the identity of the man wanted for allegedly fatally shooting another man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside.
The shooting happened near 2200 West Bellfort Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on May 23.
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The suspect, Carltonio Jackson, 22, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Phillip Ogiemwonyi, 35.
After being shot, Ogiemwonyi was found lying on the sidewalk. He was transported to an area hospital by HFD paramedics, but he was later pronounced dead.
Further investigation revealed that Ogiemwonyi had been in a verbal dispute with a man on the Metro bus. The man then drew a weapon and shot him.
A short time later, investigators released surveillance photos of the suspect, which pointed them towards Jackson.
He was charged for his role in this incident on Wednesday and remains at large.
Anyone with information about this case or the whereabouts of Carltonio Jackson is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
