Ep 5. Old Habits

In "The First 48" season 20 episode 5, entitled "Old Habits," the audience is taken on a journey into the investigation of a homicide. The episode begins with a 911 call reporting gunshots in a car wash parking lot. As the police arrive on the scene, they find two men shot: one dead, one critically injured. With no witnesses and no suspect, the clock starts ticking on the investigation.

As the detectives begin to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, they discover that the victim was involved in a drug deal gone wrong. With multiple leads to follow, the detectives work tirelessly to identify and locate the shooter.

In addition to tracking down the suspect, the detectives must also interview those close to the victim to gather any information that may help with their investigation. They begin to discover a pattern of behavior in the victim that suggests that he may have been involved in high-risk activities in the past and that this shooting may not have been an isolated incident.

As the hours tick by, tensions rise as the detectives struggle to make progress in the case. They must navigate through a web of lies and deceit as they work to identify the shooter before he can strike again.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous investigative techniques used by the detectives as they piece together clues and evidence in an attempt to solve the case. From analyzing surveillance footage to conducting interviews and forensic testing, every method is employed in the pursuit of justice.

As the episode draws to a close, the viewer is left on the edge of their seat as the detectives close in on the perpetrator. With twists and turns at every step of the investigation, "The First 48" season 20 episode 5, "Old Habits," is a gripping hour of television that showcases the dedication and hard work of those on the frontlines of law enforcement.