Houston Police Seeking Fugitive Wanted for Manslaughter

HOUSTON, TX - Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public's assistance locating Fugitive Gabriel Rangel who is wanted for Manslaughter.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the victim was shot by Gabriel Rangel in a motel room located in the 12900 block of the Northwest Freeway in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the fugitive was playing with a handgun when he pointed the gun in the victim’s direction and shot him once. The suspect and three additional people transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim was transported in an older model tan Cadillac. The victim later died as a result of his injuries.

Fugitive Gabriel Rangel is a Hispanic male, 17 years old, with brown eyes and short black hair. Rangel may also be using the name Gabriel Calixto and is known to frequent the Spring Branch area.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling (713) 222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous.