June 25, 2021 - Houston police homicide detectives have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Elsa Mikeska, 62, at 10570 Fuqua Street about 4:50 a.m. on June 17.  

We cannot release specific details at this time regarding the ongoing investigation; however, we believe this suspect is the shooter who stood outside a white Chevrolet Suburban and fatally shot Mrs. Mikeska.  The suspect, 16, is currently in the custody of Juvenile Probation authorities on a charge of capital murder.  Since he is a juvenile, his name and booking photo are not releasable at this time.  

This remains an active investigation. We are looking for information regarding other individuals believed to be in that Suburban. Our detectives would like to speak with them and hear their side of what happened. We are also looking for the suspect vehicle. There are people out there who know where that Suburban is and who else was involved in this senseless violent crime. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Lopez and Detective N. Sharp reported:

Ms. Mikeska parked her vehicle in the parking lot of a gym at the above address.  The suspects (a driver and two passengers) parked their SUV near her and two of them exited their vehicle.  As Mikeska walked toward the entrance to the gym, the suspects appeared to call out to her.  Mikeska, realizing they were attempting to rob her, then ran towards the gym.  One of the suspects fired one time, striking Mikeska who collapsed near the gym entrance.

The suspects then got back into their SUV and fled the scene southbound on Beamer Road.

About an hour prior to this incident, an aggravated robbery was reported at 10100 Freehill Street.  The robbery victim described suspects matching those in the fatal shooting of Mikeska.  According to the victim, the suspects attempted to steal her vehicle, but were unsuccessful because it was inoperable.

The suspects are described only as possibly Hispanic males in their early 20s.  Surveillance video of the suspects and the vehicle can be viewed on the HPD YouTube channel at:  https://youtu.be/9zLPJ7kFNe0

If anyone has any information to share, please call HPD Homicide 713-308-3600 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.  No other information can be released at this time.