Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of a woman at 7400 Hillmont Street about 5:25 a.m. on Sunday (June 23).
The male victim, Marlin Jordan, 26, was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The female victim, Maya Brashier, 19, was transported to an area hospital.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Turner reported:
Mr. Jordan and Ms. Brashier were returning home from work when they were approached by an armed, unknown black male suspect who demanded their money. The suspect shot Jordan and then shot Brashier after taking her purse and backpack. He then fled the scene. Paramedics transported both victims to a hospital.
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.
JFC/VHS 6-24-19
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