Drive by shooting victims identified as Pablo Salvador Cayax Batan and Roberto Gonzalez

Two victims in the drive by shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February, 6, 2008 were described as 10th grade Westbury High School students.

The two were slain around 6:30 pm while they drove around the 4800 block of West Belfort. It was reported that a black, four-door Honda was involved in the shooting. The car of the victim was a blue car and was riddled with bullets as it pulled into a shopping center parking lot.

The driver of the car and another passenger were taken to the hospital and expected to live. One of the teenage victims was shot three times in the back and the other homicide victim was shot in the head.

Police asked that anyone with information call the homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Two drive-by victims were Westbury students

***UPDATE***

The victims were identified as Pablo Salvador Cayax Batan and Roberto Gonzalez, both 17.

Two Westbury High students killed in drive-by identified

***SECOND UPDATE***

11 Feb 2008

Martin Santoyo, 18, was charged with the murder of Pablo Cayax, 17, and Roberto Gonzalez, 17.

"Two other suspects wanted in this case are described as Hispanic males. The first suspect is 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a slim build and a dark complexion. He wears an afro-style haircut and could appear to be African-American. He is known as “Giant.” The second suspect is 5 feet 8 inches tall with collar length “mussy” black hair.

The suspects may be driving a black or burgundy 4-door Honda and frequenting the area of Gasmer Street."

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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