Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 1855 Wirt Road

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 1855 Wirt Road about 5:40 a.m. today (March 8).

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

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Lopez and Detective N. Sharp reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and found the victim lying in the middle of the parking lot.  He had been shot multiple times. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased.

Witnesses in the area stated they heard multiple gunshots sometime between 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.

At this time, there is no known suspect(s) or motive.

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 3-8-22
Inc. #030493422

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