Crime Stoppers of Houston offering $5,000 reward for information leading to charges, arrest of suspect
Erick Neftali Buruca (Crime Stoppers of Houston)
HOUSTON – The search continues for the person responsible for the death of 43-year-old Erick Neftali Buruca, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in southeast Houston on Christmas Eve.
Crime Stoppers of Houston announced on Saturday a $5,000 reward for information leading to the charging or arrest of a suspect, or suspects.
On Wednesday night, Dec. 24, officials say Erick was struck by a vehicle near his apartment at the intersection of Gulf Creek and South Loop East.
KPRC 2 News anchor and reporter Bill Barajas spoke with the Buruca family last December.
“He was a good man whose main priority was taking care of our mother,” said Marvin Buruca, Erick’s younger brother.
Erick died from his injuries in the hospital three days after the crash.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of the suspects featured. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online atwww.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
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About the AuthorChristian Hudspeth headshotChristian Hudspeth
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.
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