Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 2200 Margaret Street

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 2200 Margaret Street about 8:25 p.m. on Saturday (August 24).

The identity of the victim, 60, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers Z. Brumley and M. Althaus reported:

The victim, a wrecker driver, went to the above address to meet with a male regarding a debt owed to the victim for a tow service.  A second male was also at the location.  The two males and the victim got into an argument that escalated when one of the males shot the victim.  The two suspects, described only as Hispanic males, fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital where he was later 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.

VHS/JFC  8-26-19
Inc. #109915519

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