Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8102 Amelia Street

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one male and the wounding of another at 8102 Ameila Street about 3:25 a.m. on Sunday (August 25).

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

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Elsbury and Detective D. Arnold reported:

The victims were playing basketball in a private parking lot associated with a nearby condominium complex when an unknown suspect(s) fired a weapon at them.  One victim died at the scene.  The second victim was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The suspects, described only as two males, fled the scene in a dark-colored, four-door sedan.

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.

VHS/JFC  8-26-19
Inc. #110088219

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