Houston, Texas police are on the lookout for a suspect who, wearing a clown mask, fatally shot a man in a motel parking lot.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Diamond Inn on the city’s southeast side. The victim, identified as Liquorian Robertson, was shot multiple times while sitting in his car. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities described the suspect as wearing a distinctive two-toned red and white clown mask, along with a dark hoodie, pants, and black shoes with white soles. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown as of now. Houston police revealed that the suspect approached the victim’s vehicle and fired over 10 shots before fleeing the scene. A surveillance photo of the suspect wearing the mask has been released to the public.
In an emotional interview with a local ABC affiliate, Veronica Robertson, the victim’s mother, shared that Liquorian was a father of five. She expressed her desire for justice to prevail, whether through the justice system or divine intervention, for the individual responsible for her son’s untimely death.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the HPD Homicide Division or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. The tragic loss of Liquorian Robertson marks another devastating blow for his family, as his mother revealed that he is the second son she has lost to violence, with her youngest son being killed 13 years ago.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on edge, hoping for swift justice to be served in the wake of this senseless act of violence. The determination of law enforcement to apprehend the suspect and bring closure to the grieving family is unwavering, as they seek to uphold the principles of justice and support the affected community in their time of mourning.