Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a female at 800 Reid Street that occurred about 6:55 a.m. today (October 6).
The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Lopez and Detective N. Sharp reported:
Officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found the victim lying in the roadway. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses stated they heard a verbal altercation between a male and female, followed by a gunshot. A black male was then seen fleeing the area in a white, older model Ford or Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck had a black colored front right quarter panel.
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.
JKS/JFC 10-6-21
Inc. #134586921