Shocking parking spot incident explained.
Abdul Rahman Waziri, 31, a father of two and former U.S. military ally, was gunned down outside his Houston apartment after a heated dispute over a parking space.
Abdul Rahman Waziri’s life highlighted.
A decorated member of Afghanistan’s security forces, Waziri spent over seven years working directly with American Special Forces on the ground.
“He was the head of the mission during raids,” his brother Abdullah said. “He was trusted, respected, and risked his life daily.”
He came to the U.S. under the Special Immigrant Visa program—a path reserved for Afghans who directly supported American efforts in combat.
Waziri gave up his home, career, and family ties to escape Taliban death threats. He believed the U.S. offered protection and peace.
In Houston, he began a new life—raising his baby daughters, working hard, and trying to provide the safety he once fought to defend.
“He didn’t bother anyone,” one neighbor told KPRC. “He just wanted to live his life in peace. He was always with his kids.”
One parking dispute. One confrontation. One gun. In a matter of minutes, the American dream collapsed into a tragic, bloody mess.
Houston shooting detailed.
Police say the killing unfolded Sunday night at around 9:15 p.m. in the Gables at Richmond complex, leaving the community shaken and his family reeling.
The Houston Police Department confirmed that Waziri, who fled the Taliban after serving with U.S. Special Forces, was shot multiple times and left to die beside his car.
“He came here to be safe,” his brother Abdullah Khan told ABC13. “And here, this happened to him. It’s just not right.”
Waziri had pulled over near the mailbox when the shooter allegedly started vandalizing his car. The confrontation escalated into yelling—then gunfire.
According to reports, the initial fight ended—but then the shooter went back inside, got his gun, and returned to open fire.
“He was walking away. It was over. But the shooter came back and shot him multiple times,” Khawaja said. “It was cold, calculated.”
Police found Waziri’s body beside his car, riddled with bullets. He was rushed to Ben Taub General but couldn’t be saved.
“He didn’t threaten anyone. He was walking away,” said Khawaja. “He was shot in cold blood. He didn’t stand a chance.”
Aftermath of incident clarified.
The alleged shooter confessed to police, admitting the fight started over parking. But, in a twist that infuriated many—he was released without charges.
Authorities confirmed the man turned himself in, gave up his weapon, and was briefly detained—then sent home. No arrest. No charges.
Outrage erupted after the Harris County District Attorney’s office declined to press charges. The man returned to the same complex—free and unscathed.
“We believe this was a public execution,” attorney Omar Khawaja, who represents the family, told Eyewitness 13. “There’s no other word for it.”
A fundraising campaign in his name reads, “He came to the United States seeking safety, but his life was taken without reason.”
Footage from the scene shows the man calmly telling police he was the shooter. He was cuffed, evidence bagged—then freed.
“Everybody’s scared,” said Omer Yousafzai, a local Afghan community leader. “The killer is back here, walking around, like nothing happened.”
Waziri’s family and supporters rallied Friday, holding signs that read “Justice for Abdul” and demanding a new investigation.
“There hasn’t been a real investigation,” said Khawaja. “It was treated like a minor incident, not the murder of a war hero.”
Police say they’re reviewing video evidence from the apartment complex. But no charges have been announced as of yet.
“We’re not going to let this go,” said Nisar Momand. “We want justice for someone who risked everything for this country.”
The District Attorney’s office has not explained the decision. But the community is demanding transparency, accountability—and action.
“If local law enforcement won’t do their jobs,” said Khawaja, “then it’s time for the federal government to step in.”
The shooter’s identity still withheld.
Even days after the killing, police have not released the gunman’s name. He remains free, anonymous, and—according to residents—dangerous.
The cruel irony of a war hero surviving the Taliban, only to be gunned down in a Texas parking lot, hasn’t been lost on anyone.
“He was a hero,” said Yousafzai. “And he deserved better than this. We all do. We won’t be silent.”