Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7831 Kingsley Street

The fatal shooting of a man at 7831 Kingsley Street about 2:25 a.m. on Sunday (September 27) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the deceased male, 30, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The male shooter, 46, was not injured.

HPD Homicide Division Detective N. Sharp reported:

The male was shot during an altercation with a family friend, who was visiting the residence at the above address.  The male, who did not live at the residence, had arrived shortly before the incident occurred.  According to witnesses, the male made deadly threats toward the family friend, who was armed with a weapon and shot the male.  Paramedics transported the male to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The shooter was questioned and released after detectives consulted with members of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

VHS/JFC  9-28-20
Inc. #127930520

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