Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9557 South Gessner Road

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9557 South Gessner Road about 6:25 a.m. today (June 17).

The victim, Abdias Benitez, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Persad and A. Grimes reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a deceased male inside a vehicle at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found Mr. Benitez in the driver’s seat of a red SUV.  He had suffered a gunshot wound to the right arm.

At this time, there is no known suspect(s) or motive.

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.

KJS/JFC  6-17-21
Inc. #081261321