Investigation into Shooting at 8900 South Braeswood Boulevard

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 8900 South Braeswood Boulevard about 11 p.m. on Tuesday (February 4).

The victim, DeAndre Bains, 25, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers B. Salazar and A. Williams reported:

Mr. Bains and another male were sleeping in a vehicle in a business parking lot at the above address when a black vehicle of unknown make and model parked on a side street.  An unknown suspect exited the black vehicle and fired multiple rounds into the vehicle where the two men were sleeping, striking Bains.

Paramedics transported Bains to the hospital, where doctors stated he is expected to survive.  The other male who was not shot fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described only as a male dressed in black clothing.

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.

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