Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10909 Gulf Freeway

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 10909 Gulf Freeway about 8 p.m. on Thursday (January 28).

The identity of the victim, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forenisc Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives P. Pak and C. Flora reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and found the victim unresponsive and lying in the courtyard.  He had suffered at least one gunshot wound to the chest.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased.

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim was a tenant of the complex.  Witnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing the victim running through the parking lot.  A vehicle, described as a blue or black  2003 to 2005 Chevrolet Impala with a gray front bumper that did not match the rest of the vehicle, was seen fleeing the area at a high rate of speed.

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

VHS/KJS 1-29-21
Inc. #013234421

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