George Bush Sr.’s former cardiologist assassinated by ride-by-shooting

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Man suspected of killing George H.W. Bush’s doctor kills self during police standoff
August 4, 2018 by Jerry McCormick
Man suspected of killing George H.W. Bush’s doctor kills self during police standoff
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The mystery of why George H. W. Bush’s doctor was assassinated has finally been solved.

On Friday, the main suspect, Joseph Pappas, committed suicide as police closed in on him.

Turned In
Early Friday, a witness that had spotted Pappas notified police.

The witness had also found a wallet with Pappas’ ID.

It was unclear if Pappas left the wallet behind to be identified or if he accidentally lost it.

An officer soon arrived on the scene, only to find Pappas wearing body armor for protection.

More officers were then called in for backup.

As the officers moved in to apprehend him, police say Pappas shot himself in the head.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo believes the additional officers prevented what could have ended up being a shootout.

Acevedo stated, “You don’t wear body armor when you’re thinking of suicide.”

Hit List
Dr. Hausknecht appears to have been only the first member on a list of potential hits to be carried out by Pappas.

Acevedo stated they had recovered a list including several other members of the Texas Medical Center staff.

He also recovered an extensive file on Hausknecht that Pappas had kept prior to carrying out the hit.

Why?
After investigating Pappas, police believe they finally uncovered the reason Pappas killed the Doctor.

Pappas’ mother died on an operating table more than two decades ago.

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The surgeon working on her was Hausknecht.

Pappas also seemed to realize his days were numbered, as he was apparently putting his affairs in order in the days after the assassination was carried out.

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George Bush Sr.’s former cardiologist assassinated by ride-by-shooting
July 21, 2018 by Jerry McCormick
George Bush Sr.’s former cardiologist assassinated by ride-by-shooting
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A bizarre bicycle-to-bicycle drive-by shooting has ties back to former President George H.W. Bush.

Dr. Mark Hausknecht, a cardiologist that previously worked on the President, was killed in Houston while riding his bike.

Friday Morning Shooting
Early Friday morning, Dr. Hausknecht was riding on South Main Street in Houston.
A cyclist riding in the opposite direction passed the Doctor, then opened fire on him.

The shooter escaped the scene on his bicycle.

The incident is still under investigation by police, as they are unsure at this time if it is random or a targeted shooting.
Presidential Comments
Former President Bush was obviously shaken by the incident.

Not long after word circulated, the President expressed his condolences to the family and gratitude for the services rendered by the Doctor…
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Distinguished Career
Dr. Hausknecht spent virtually his entire career in the Houston area.

He was educated locally at Baylor, then completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Currently, he was a staff member at both Houston Methodist and DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center.

Hausknecht was considered one of the top doctors in the cardiovascular disease field.

According to reports, the shooter has not yet been apprehended.

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He is described as approximately 30 years of age, White or Hispanic, and wearing a tan baseball cap, gray warmup jacket, and khaki shorts.

He was last seen riding away from the scene on a light-colored mountain bike.