Authorities have released a composite sketch Thursday of a suspect in the drive-by shooting of Jazmine Barnes, the 7-year-old girl killed while sitting in a car outside of a Houston-area Walmart.
The sketch was created from descriptions provided by Jazmine’s mother, LaPorsha Washington, and her three sisters, who were all in the car during the shooting.
The suspect is thought to be a thin White man in his 30s-40s with blue eyes and stubble.
This is the man witnesses say murdered 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes on 12/30 as her family drove on the E. Sam Houston Pkwy frontage road at Wallisville Road. Thin white man, 30's-40's, in a red pickup. Call 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS #JusticeForJazmine #hounews pic.twitter.com/URR3w2Wxbm
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 3, 2019
Texas police said the shooter pulled up next to the family’s vehicle in a red pickup truck before opening fire early Sunday.
Jazmine’s senseless death has received national attention for its perceived racial motive. Although countless tips have poured in about the incident, the gunman remains at large.
Do you recognize this truck? This is the truck of the suspect who fatally shot 7-year-old #JazmineBarnes. If you have any information call 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS. #HouNews #JusticeForJazmine pic.twitter.com/8IKFb4SJ3S
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 3, 2019
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office also released an enhanced surveillance video of the suspect’s truck.
“We’re not going to rest until we find justice for Jazmine,” Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told reporters.
Journalist/activist Shaun King and others have offered a reward of $100,000 to anyone who can provide information on the suspected gunman.
