Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 13125 Indianapolis Street about 4 p.m. on Thursday (May 27).
The identity of the victim, 17, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives M. Nicotra and K. Clark reported:
Officers were dispatched to a reported shooting and crash call and found the victim inside a vehicle near the front yard of a residence. He had suffered a gunshot wound. Paramedics were called and pronounced the man deceased.
Officers learned the victim was with three other persons in a vehicle as it was attempting to leave the parking lot at the above address when the shooting occurred. An unknown suspect(s) was seen fleeing the scene in a red sedan.
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.
JFC/VHS 5-28-21
Inc #070831921