Have You Seen Him? Gabriel Rangel Is Wanted For Manslaughter

HOUSTON — Houston Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for a 17-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed another man while playing with a handgun. Gabriel Rangel, who is wanted for manslaughter, is accused of shooting a man at a Houston area motel on March 13.

According to police, Rangel and several others were in a motel room with the victim at about 11:15 a.m. in the 12900 block of the Northwest Freeway.

Witnesses told homicide investigators that Rangel was playing with a handgun, when he pointed it at the victim and pulled the trigger.

Rangel and three other men took the victim to an area hospital, where the victim died a short time later, police said.

Rangel fled the area afterward, officials said. Gabriel Rangel is a Hispanic male, with brown eyes and short black hair. Police said Rangel may also be using the name Gabriel Calixto and is known to frequent the Spring Branch area.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling (713) 222-TIPS (8477).

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