HOUSTON – A tragic incident where 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed following an argument over parking will now be referred to a grand jury for review, according to Houston police.
The shooting happened on April 27 at about 9:15 p.m. at the Gables at Richmond Apartments.
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Waziri lived at the apartment complex with his wife and two young daughters.
At the time of the crime, Waziri’s white Toyota Camry was parked in front of the mailboxes with its hazard lights still flashing. A black car was parked behind it. According to HPD, the shooter fired at Waziri multiple times following a dispute over parking.
Police said they found Waziri lying next to the Camry with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
HPD said the man approached officers and informed them about the shooting. HPD took the man’s gun and questioned him, but after consulting with the District Attorney’s office, he was released.
Despite the shooter not being arrested or charged, HPD confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
Waziri’s family is hoping for more answers about what happened.
After further investigation, detectives presented their findings to the District Attorney’s Office and it was determined the case would be referred to a grand jury for review.
Those with any information are asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.