Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8404 Safeguard Street

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8404 Safeguard Street about 12:15 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 10).

The identity of the victim, 34, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Heaverlo and A. Dudley reported:

The victim was in the driveway of his residence at the above address when he interrupted an apparent home invasion as two armed suspects in masks attempted to enter his home.  The victim confronted and fought the suspects before he was shot.  The suspects, described only as black males, fled the scene on foot and possibly got into a waiting vehicle in the area.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



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