| Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 305 Hadley Street about 1:05 a.m. on Sunday (February 16).
The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The other victim, 24, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook reported:
The victims were out with friends when they were told an unknown suspect was breaking into the vehicle of one of the members of the group. When the victims and their friends confronted the suspect, the suspect shot two of them and then fled the scene.
Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced one man deceased at the scene.
The suspect is described only as a black male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with locks containing yellow or gold tips. He was wearing black clothing.
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/JFC 2-17-25
Inc. #020878025 |
