Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3146 South Dairy Ashford Road

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another that occurred at 3146 South Dairy Ashford Drive about 9:40 p.m. on Sunday (March 25).

The deceased victim is identified as Charles Lee Dade, 51.  The second male, Daniel Modicue, was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening wounds.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Hobson and R. Rivera reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at a car wash at the above address and found Mr. Dade deceased from a gunshot wound.  Mr. Modicue was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to the hospital.

A preliminary investigation and evidence from the scene determined Dade and Modicue were approached by two unknown male suspects who attempted to rob them.  Both men were shot by the suspects, who then fled the scene on foot.  The suspects are described only as two black males wearing dark clothing.

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

VHS/JKS 3-29-22
Inc. #039249422

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