HOUSTON – A kid who was last seen on January 21 in the 2000 block of Tidwell Road close to the Hardy Toll Road and was reported missing was later discovered dead. The death of Carlos Lugo, 14, was discovered at 2000 Firnat Street approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, Houston police said on Monday. His body was located by police in a decomposing state. He had multiple gunshot wounds, an autopsy showed.
Texas EquuSearch was helping in the search for Carlos. He was reported missing to police two days after he was last seen. Texas EquuSearch posted a missing flyer about him on its Facebook page on Feb. 2.
When Carlos was shot is unknown. Police are investigating who shot him and the reason for the shooting. Anyone with information regarding Carlos’ killing is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS to provide an anonymous tip.
What to do when someone goes missing
In the United States, thousands of people go missing each year. Organizations and law enforcement agencies try to find these people and return them to their families. The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization with Houston roots that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the non-profit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help. There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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