Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9601 Westheimer Road

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 9601 Westheimer Road about 4 p.m. on Wednesday (February 23).  

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Amri and K. Hale reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at a restaurant at the above address and learned Houston Fire Department paramedics had pronounced the victim deceased from gunshot wounds.

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim and suspect got into a verbal altercation while inside the business.  The suspect then shot the victim multiple times and fled the scene on foot.  The unknown suspect, described only as a white male, fled the scene running eastbound on Westheimer.

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/JKS  2-24-22
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