Bush’s former doctor shot and killed while riding bike in Houston (Waco: 2015, crime rates)

[cBach]

Originally Posted by Matadora

Yep it was a pretty brazen attack. The gunman knew this doctors routine and exactly where he would be riding that morning on his way to work. Interesting how clean cut looking the gunman was. I wonder if it was another medical professional who did this?

They need to look a block or two back, tracing cameras prior to the incident to see where the perp started following.

This shouldn't be that difficult.

[skygazer1]

Originally Posted by texas7

20 years ago the crime was largely confined to certain areas. Today is much more random an out town and more violent.

Houston was and is a dangerous place to live. One of the worst cities for serious crimes. Nevertheless, it is most likely this Dr was killed because of someone with a serious grievance against him or his practice. Cardiology is constantly involved with life/death issues and some ex-patient or their relatives could easily gotten the feeling, rightly or wrongly, that this Dr. malpracticed them or their loved ones, and got away with it, from a legal perspective.

[4dognight]

Originally Posted by skygazer1

Houston was and is a dangerous place to live. One of the worst cities for serious crimes. Nevertheless, it is most likely this Dr was killed because of someone with a serious grievance against him or his practice. Cardiology is constantly involved with life/death issues and some ex-patient or their relatives could easily gotten the feeling, rightly or wrongly, that this Dr. malpracticed them or their loved ones, and got away with it, from a legal perspective.

But if this were the case, wouldn't it seem that the shooter would confront the doctor and make sure he knows why he is being killed? Wouldn't he want to make his anger and feelings of injustice(or whatever) known? Wouldn't emotions be running high and to do this so stealthily doesn't seem emotional. This person was trying to be inconspicuous.

[skygazer1]

Originally Posted by 4dognight

But if this were the case, wouldn't it seem that the shooter would confront the doctor and make sure he knows why he is being killed? Wouldn't he want to make his anger and feelings of injustice(or whatever) known? Wouldn't emotions be running high and to do this so stealthily doesn't seem emotional. This person was trying to be inconspicuous.

Not if he wanted to "get even" and get away with it, rather than making a big scene, attracting attention, going out in a hail of bullets with the cops or self-inflicted suicide afterwards. (Which some are so distraught they just don't care) But he obviously planned to do it and live on his life.

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by skygazer1

Not if he wanted to "get even" and get away with it, rather than making a big scene, attracting attention, going out in a hail of bullets with the cops or self-inflicted suicide afterwards. (Which some are so distraught they just don't care) But he obviously planned to do it and live on his life.

If this is a revenge killing it will be much easier to solve. The Dr had a patient list and if this person was close enough to one of his patients to be that bitter, then it won't be long till they close in on him.

[Celiene61]

Originally Posted by skygazer1

Houston was and is a dangerous place to live. One of the worst cities for serious crimes. Nevertheless, it is most likely this Dr was killed because of someone with a serious grievance against him or his practice. Cardiology is constantly involved with life/death issues and some ex-patient or their relatives could easily gotten the feeling, rightly or wrongly, that this Dr. malpracticed them or their loved ones, and got away with it, from a legal perspective.

Yes, particularly for women....most dangerous city in The US for females

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/st...ountry-8764227

Not the safest place to work, either.......

https://www.houston.culturemap.com/n...ob-death-toll/

Crime stats for Houston: Crime Statistics

I lived in a pretty high end hood (the great Uptown, Galleria/Tanglewood) and I actually experienced more crime here then during my years in a similar social/economic area of Detroit ( Birmingham/ Bloomfield Woodward Corridor) as well as living in the lower Manhattan area of NYC.

Well informed is well armed ( not literally..although not always a bad idea...) with knowledge.

It's a big city in a Border state...watch your back. That's the reality.

Do not shoot the sender...adulting is a tough gig..but knowledge is power.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by Jack Lance

If this is a revenge killing it will be much easier to solve. The Dr had a patient list and if this person was close enough to one of his patients to be that bitter, then it won't be long till they close in on him.

I'm sure the investigators are looking into this firstly. Of course there's one patient that really jumps out that is a "big fish".

[Matadora]

Originally Posted by cBach

I'm sure the investigators are looking into this firstly. Of course there's one patient that really jumps out that is a "big fish".

I'm sure the shooter had not considered that the Metro Lifts have dash cams. LOL

I've watched Forensic Files for years and the odd little things the killers forget about is what always get's them identified.

The image of the shooter and what he dressed like, his prominent nose and profile leave me no doubt he will be be caught or kill himself to avoid being caught if they are closing in on him.

[skygazer1]

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It's certainly possible this was just another random, senseless, violent crime there. However, based on the appearance and behavior of the perpetrator, my experience in healthcare, and the real life of physicians who practice the high-risk specialties, where people can and do get hurt badly, and die. A revenge killing seems more likely.

Due not particularly to any bad intentions of the practicioner, rather their careless mistakes and mis-diagnoses which can have severe consequences. Many laypersons who lose a loved one that way, might not believe, or be able to handle, it was an honest mistake.

The fact he once treated Bush is likely totally irrelevant, there is no "grand political conspiracy" here, though it makes for good news.

[skygazer1]

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The purpose of mentioning crime in Houston is not what YOU may think, rather as support for one possible theory that this poor Dr's murder was a random senseless criminal act. However, for the reasons I mentioned before, its more likely this was a targeted attack, not a random crime.

I am pretty sure, the investigators are poring through his entire patient lists and history, for any incidents of disgruntled patients and/or malpractice claims. This is the most likely avenue to pursue.

Actually, I think you made a good point, another possibility is a professional dispute with a colleague or disgruntled employee of his practices or the hospital staff. Could be something arising out of conflicts regarding research, eg. being cut out of credit in published papers, loss of funding due to "unfair" competition, blacklisting, etc.