| Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 3401 Blalock Road about 1:15 a.m. on Saturday (July 22).
The identity of the victim, 62, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Caten and M. Barrow reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and found Houston Fire Department paramedics transporting the victim with multiple gunshot wounds to to the hospital. The victim, a security guard, was pronounced deceased at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.
A preliminary investigation and witness statements developed a description of a possible suspect. A male matching this description was located near the scene and, as officers attempted to speak with him, the male fled on foot. The male was detained with assistance from HPD K-9 and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening leg injuries.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
VHS/JKS 7-24-23
Inc. #103899723 |
