Houston crimes: HPD releases surveillance video and sketch of suspect wanted in shooting of man on Country Place Drive

HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — Seven months after a 40-year-old man was found shot dead in west Houston, police recently released a sketch showing who they believe was involved in the murder.

At 7:05 p.m. on March 4, two Spring Branch Police Department officers were working in the area when they heard multiple gunshots and referred to the scene on the 700 block of Country Place Dr.

Upon arrival, officers found Graylon Rucker dead with multiple gunshot wounds.

According to preliminary police information, a man was parked in a four-door truck with the hazard lights flashing. He got out of the truck, walked to the parking lot, and shot Rucker multiple times. The suspect then got back into his truck and fled, the police said.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male wearing a black or dark-colored shirt and black shorts.

On Thursday, police released a composite sketch of the suspect. They also showed surveillance video and a photo of his suspected truck, which was described as a silver or gold 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or to speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.