Father of Two Fatally Shot Over Parking Dispute at His Houston, Texas Apartment Complex

A Houston father of two was shot and killed outside his apartment during an argument over a parking space, and the man who admitted to the shooting remains free, prompting public outcry and calls for further investigation.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. on April 27 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Houston, Texas. Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in progress and discovered a man lying beside a white Toyota Camry with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim was later identified as 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri. Authorities reported that during their investigation at the scene, a man approached officers and stated he was the shooter. According to the initial police account, the man explained that he and Waziri had argued over a parking space. The firearm used in the shooting was retrieved, and the man's statement was taken. He was not arrested at the time.

Waziri worked for the U.S. Army for seven years before moving to the U.S.

Witnesses reported that the altercation began after the alleged shooter vandalized Waziri’s vehicle, escalating into a verbal dispute. Family attorney Omar Khawaja stated that the confrontation had ended and Waziri was walking back to his car when he was shot. “He executes him in cold blood,” Khawaja said.

Waziri had moved to the United States after working alongside the U.S. Army in Afghanistan for seven years. He had hoped to provide a safer life for his wife and two young children. A fundraising campaign established for his family described his dedication and the tragic irony of his death in a country he believed would offer refuge and peace.

Community members and the victim’s family are demanding that the Houston Police Department take decisive action. Concerns have intensified as the alleged shooter reportedly remained in the apartment complex for days after the incident, causing fear and anxiety among residents.

“The whole community is thinking, if this is happening to us, then what should we do?” said Omar Yousafza, a community member. Waziri’s brother added, “He came here to be safe, but here is not safe for nobody.”

Attorney Khawaja stressed that a full investigation has yet to be conducted and challenged any potential claims of self-defense. “Self-defense is an affirmative defense. You cannot provoke the incident and then raise the claim of self-defense,” he said.

As the case continues, family members, neighbors, and advocacy groups are urging authorities to take immediate legal action and ensure justice for Abdul Rahman Waziri.