Phillip Ogiemwonyi dies in fatal Houston bus shooting

Phillip Ogiemwonyi dies in fatal Houston bus shooting

Fatal Houston bus shooting death of Phillip Ogiemwonyi – Obituary

Phillip Ogiemwonyi, 35, lost his life after being shot during an altercation on a METRO bus in southwest Houston on Friday, May 23. The incident occurred while the bus was stopped near West Bellfort Avenue and Kirby Drive.

According to Houston police, a dispute broke out between Ogiemwonyi and another man, later identified as 22-year-old Carltonio Jackson. During the confrontation, Jackson allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Ogiemwonyi. The victim was found wounded on the sidewalk and was transported to a hospital, where he was later declared dead.

Jackson reportedly fled the scene on foot after the shooting. Surveillance images were made public the following day, and authorities confirmed Jackson as the suspect on Wednesday. He is currently wanted for murder and remains at large.

Investigators have not determined whether there was a prior connection between the victim and the suspect. Authorities are asking anyone with relevant information or knowledge of Jackson’s whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.