Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman at 5207 Myrtlewood Street about 2:55 p.m. on Wednesday (April 21).
The identity of the victim, 35, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives P. Pak and A. Henderson reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address. Upon arrival, they found the victim in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was subsequently pronounced deceased by Houston Fire Department paramedics.
Investigators learned the shooting occurred as the result of an argument between a separate passenger and a male who lives near the above address. The male fled the scene following the shooting.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
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.
KJS/VHS 4-23-21
Inc. #052755721