Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9278 Eastex Freeway

July 28, 2023

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9278 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday (July 27).The identity of the deceased victim, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Lamont and Detective R. Waterwall reported:Officers responded to a robbery call in the parking lot of a business at the above address and found the victim with at least one gunshot wound.  Paramedics transported the man to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.Witnesses stated a black male suspect in his 30s robbed the victim, at gunpoint, and then stole the victim’s vehicle, a 2007 white Honda Accord with Texas license plates MPT2517.Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the wanted suspect, or on the wanted vehicle is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.JFC/VHS  7-28-23Inc #106721223