Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 218 E. 44th Street about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 8).
The identity of the deceased male, 61, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Nelson and Detective R. Reyes reported:
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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.
JKS/ECR 10-9-26
Inc. #127498726