Houston Police Release Surveillance Video in Fatal Shooting of On-Duty Security Guard in Greater East End
HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have released surveillance video in the fatal shooting of a security guard that occurred at 340 South 69th Street in the Greater East End area.
The shooting happened at approximately 7:20 p.m. on January 7, 2026. The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Luis Quinteros.
According to HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. Vaughn and L. Patterson, officers responded to a shooting call at the address and found Quinteros suffering from a gunshot wound outside a business. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators determined Quinteros was working as an on-duty security guard when he was approached by a suspect described as a white or Hispanic male with short dark hair and facial hair. Police say the suspect placed a gun against Quinteros’ back and attempted to disarm him. A physical altercation followed, during which the suspect fired his weapon, striking Quinteros.
The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
Authorities describe the suspect as a white or Hispanic male who was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and possibly blue jeans. Surveillance video of the suspect has been released, along with a photo of a hoodie he was seen wearing prior to and during the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or details about the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
