Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10131 Emnora

November 20, 2014 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 10131 Emnora about 7 a.m. on Sunday (November 16).  

The victim, Rikko Armando Valencia, 19, of Houston, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Senior Police Officer X. Avila and Officer L. Bailey reported:  

Mr. Valencia got off work about 4:20 a.m. and was walking home.  As Valencia crossed a church parking lot at the above address, he was shot by an unknown suspect(s).  A grounds keeper arrived at the building about 7 a.m. and found Valencia lying in the parking lot.  

At this time, there is no known motive in the shooting.  

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



VHS/JFC  11-20-14
Inc. #146062414


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