The Brief
- The shooting happened on February 26, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m.
- Jose Hurtado was struck by gunfire while driving and struck a highway barrier.
- Police believe this was tied to another shooting that happened shortly after.
- Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for information leading to any arrests.
HOUSTON – A man has been identified as the victim of a deadly February shooting on Houston’s North Loop Freeway. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information on any suspects.
Shooting on North Loop Freeway
What we know:
The shooting happened on Wednesday, February 26, in the 3800 block of North Loop East near Highway 69. When police arrived, they said they saw a truck that appeared to have struck a highway.
According to Crime Stoppers, Jose Antonio Hurtado was hit by gunfire while he was driving his Chevrolet Silverado. He suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.
While investigating that scene, detectives learned about another vehicle that was possibly related to the North Loop shooting. …