Investigation into Shooting at 8323 Wilcrest Road

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 8323 Wilcrest Road about 11:30 a.m. today (January 6).

The victim, Robert King, 26, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers W. Elliott and A. Johnson reported:

Mr. King was in the parking lot of an apartment complex at the above address when he was confronted by a male suspect.  For unknown reasons, the suspect shot King multiple times and then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported King to the hospital.  A preliminary investigation indicated King was seen selling narcotics prior to the shooting.

The suspect is described only as a black male.

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  1-6-20
Inc. #002473920

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