The Murder of Elizabeth 'Liz' Barraza
- Victim
- Elizabeth Barraza, 29
- Location
- Tomball, Texas
- Incident date
- January 25, 2019
- Case ID
- UV-000002
Case Overview
Elizabeth Barraza was shot while preparing for a garage sale at her Harris County home on January 25, 2019. The killing remains unsolved.
Elizabeth "Liz" Barraza, 29, was preparing for a garage sale outside her home in the Tomball area of Harris County, Texas, on the morning of January 25, 2019. Around 6:55 a.m., an unidentified person approached her in the driveway and shot her. She died from her injuries the following day, according to a Crime Stoppers of Houston remembrance page.
The public Crime Stoppers case record reports that the attacker fled in a dark Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Information about the person's identity remains unconfirmed; descriptions of appearance are not proof of sex, identity, or motive.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates the killing under case number 1907-07970. Crime Stoppers of Houston maintains an official appeal for information. Anyone with a credible lead should use the official tip channel and should not post potentially sensitive evidence in public discussion threads.
About Elizabeth Barraza
Elizabeth 'Liz' Barraza was remembered by family and friends for her kindness, community spirit, and enthusiasm for popular culture and charitable activities.
Also known as: Liz Barraza, Liz Nuelle Barraza
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Elizabeth Barraza was shot while preparing for a garage sale on January 25, 2019, at approximately 6:55 a.m.[1]
The public appeal describes the suspect leaving the scene in a dark-colored Nissan Frontier pickup truck.[1]
Crime Stoppers of Houston's family remembrance page records that Barraza died from her injuries on January 26, 2019.[2]
Timeline
Shooting during garage sale preparations[1]
An unidentified individual shot Elizabeth Barraza in her driveway at approximately 6:55 a.m., according to Crime Stoppers.
Elizabeth dies from her injuries[2]
Crime Stoppers' remembrance page records her death on the day following the shooting.
Community remembrance event[2]
Crime Stoppers of Houston documents the dedication of a memorial bench at Burroughs Park.
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Sources
- Elizabeth Barraza — HCSO Case 1907-07970Crime Stoppers of Houston
- We Remember — Liz Nuelle BarrazaCrime Stoppers of Houston
Submit Information
Do you have information about this case? Contact the investigating agency directly — Harris County Sheriff's Office, reference 1907-07970. In an emergency, call 911.
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