Investigation into Shooting at 1510 Big Bend #32

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 1510 Big Ben #32 about 9:35 a.m. on Sunday (July 21).

The victim, Camilo Varon-Calzada, 50, of the above address, was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detective D. Polite reported:

Mr. Varon-Calzada was called to the apartment at the above address to meet a female he met through a social media app and, upon his arrival, was met by a male suspect who tried to rob him.  Both Varon-Calzada and the suspect exchanged gunfire and Varon-Calzada was struck at least three times.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/KJS  7-22-19
Inc. #093181419

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