Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5350 Castlecreek Drive

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5350 Castlecreek Drive about 2:35 a.m. on Sunday (February 25).

The identity of the victim, 36, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Montalvo and Detective D. Higgs reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at a residence at the above address and found two open side doors to the residence. As officers announced their presence, a woman, the victim’s wife, exited the house.

The woman told officers her two children were still asleep in the main bedroom.  She stated three unknown male suspects forced entry to the residence and shot her husband.  The victim was found in the hallway of the residence with at least one gunshot wound.  Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased.

It is believed the victim was the intended target of the shooting.

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  2-27-24
Inc. # 027817524

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