On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at approximately 3:52 PM, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office were dispatched to a 911 “In progress” call of a reported shooting at the 8300 block of Vistadale Drive,in the Humble area.
On arrival, deputies located 21-year-old Adam Pineda with apparent gunshot wounds as he sat in the driver’s seat of his truck, stopped in the roadway. EMS personnel responded to the location, pronouncing Pineda deceased on scene. Initial witnesses described at least 4 young males, unknown age and race, wearing dark clothing and masks as suspects involved in this event. Witness reported the suspects fled on foot. An initial ground and air search was conducted and no suspects were located.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and conducted the preliminary investigation. Detectives suspect robbery as a possible motive and are actively following up on investigative leads. Detectives urge anyone with information regarding this case to call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100 or Houston Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).
A grieving mother is asking for the public’s help after her 21-year-old son was shot and killed over the weekend in a Humble neighborhood. Authorities say multiple suspects are still on the run. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. Saturday along Vistadale Drive, where deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office found Adam Pineda shot inside the driver’s seat of his truck. Investigators say witnesses reported seeing four to five men, last seen wearing dark clothing, with several suspects wearing ski masks. Detectives believe robbery may have been a possible motive. The investigation is ongoing.
Memorial for shooting victim
Family members gathered at the scene and made a memorial where Adam was killed, saying they are desperate for answers. “We need justice for Adam. Those people need to be held accountable,” said Amber Razo Pineda, Adam’s mother. Adam’s uncle, Moises Razo, said they are pushing for justice. “Even if it was random, to have planned it out and hide yourself behind bushes and ambush somebody, it was premeditated,” Razo said. Adam’s sister, Darling Pineda, says she can’t understand why anyone would want to harm him. “I just can’t see anyone personally knowing him wanting to take his life. He was honestly such a kind and loving person,” she said. Adam’s mother, Amber Razo Pineda, says she will not rest until those responsible are found. She is asking anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward. “You’re all I have. I need you guys right now,” she said. “I need people to please bring any information they may have. As little as it can be, anything could help.” Family members say Adam was in the neighborhood hanging out with friends at the time of the shooting, which occurred just minutes away from his mother’s home.
