The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes of SH 99 near the San Jacinto River Bridge.
According to witnesses, one occupant exited their vehicle following a traffic incident and approached the victim, who also exited their vehicle. The suspect then shot the victim with a handgun before returning to their vehicle and fleeing the scene.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded, and life-saving measures were immediately initiated. Despite those efforts, the victim, identified as 49-year-old Pablo Miguel Angel, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The suspect vehicle is described as a red passenger car. The make, model, and year are unknown. Witnesses described the shooter as an adult wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt over a white undershirt. No additional description is available at this time.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact the Major Crimes Division at 936-760-5876. To remain anonymous, contact Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-7867 or visit multicountycrimestoppers.org. Please reference case number 26A365480. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for tips leading to a felony arrest.
