Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7242 West Fuqua Street

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman and wounding of three other persons at 7242 West Fuqua Street about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday (June 25).

The identity of the deceased victim, 17, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The three other adult victims – two men and a woman – were transported to area hospitals with what are believed to be non-life-threatening wounds.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. Bowling and J. Jorsch reported:

Officers were dispatched to a shooting call outside a bar/lounge at the above address and found a female victim who suffered a gunshot wound.  She was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Paramedics transported one other victim to a hospital.  Officers learned two other victims were taken in private vehicle to the hospital. 

Witnesses stated one or more suspects in a vehicle fired shots at the victims and then fled the scene.  At this time, there is no known suspect, vehicle description or motive in the incident.  

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



JFC/VHS  6-26-23
Inc #090016423