Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7001 Avenue F

The fatal shooting of a female at 7001 Avenue F about 2:20 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 18) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the female, 31, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Horn and Detective J. Escobar reported:

HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to a shooting call at the residence at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found the female deceased in the backyard.

Further investigation determined the female and an unknown Hispanic male, in his mid 20s to 30s, were attempting to break into the residence.  One of the residents retrieved a firearm and shot the female.  The unknown male fled the scene.  Paramedics pronounced the female deceased.

Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



KJS/JFC  12-20-21
Inc #168917421