Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3900 Center Street

The fatal shooting of a man at 3900 Center Street about 5:55 p.m. on Thursday (August 12) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the victim, 22, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The male suspected shooter, 21, remained at the scene and was questioned and released, pending further investigation.

HPD Homicide Division Detective C. Lamont reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the head.  He was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Based upon statements from the suspected shooter and a witness, the shooting appears to be accidental.

VHS/KJS  8-13-21
Inc. #108780821

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