Where is Cedric Denzil Brooks? He's Wanted for Murder

HOUSTON, TX -- Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cedric Denzil Brooks, a fugitive wanted for Murder.

On Monday, December 18, 2023, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Cedric Denzil Brooks was involved in a tragic shooting incident in the 4400 block of Emancipation Ave. in Houston, Texas. During the altercation, Brooks and the victim engaged in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation. Brooks, armed with a firearm, fatally shot the victim before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.

Cedric Denzil Brooks is described as a black male, 32 years old, approximately 6’03” tall, weighing around 260 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Cedric Denzil Brooks is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

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