Business owner killed in store on Homestead

This chain and cross were found near the victim. Police believe the jewelry was ripped from the assailant during a struggle.

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9902 Homestead about 2 p.m. on July 17.
According to HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Carrillo the victim, Henry Bang Tran, 54, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Police responded to a call from a customer who walked into a liquor store and observed some things out of place and could not see a store employee,” Carillo said. “Officers arrived and discovered the victim behind the counter. There is no known motive or suspect information at this time.”
Carillo said that investigators believe a struggle ensued between the victim and suspect. A white and yellow gold chain, approximately 20-24 inches in length, along with a diamond cross was found near the victim. The chain and cross are believed to belong to the suspect and might have been ripped off the suspect during the struggle.
Anyone with information in the case is urged to contact the HPD
Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.