Suspect Arrested, Charged in Male’s Death at 8900 Bertwood Street

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the death of a male found at 8900 Bertwood Street about 7:40 a.m. on Thursday (February 9).

The suspect, Tyrone Gray, 57, is charged with murder in the 185th State District Court.  A booking photo of Gray is attached to this news release.

The identity of the male victim, 62, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants R. Watson and M. Burrow reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to an assault call at the above address and found a male unresponsive in the street.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased from blunt force trauma.

Suspect Gray was located at the scene and arrested for an unrelated warrant.  After further investigation and consulting with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Gray was subsequently charged for his role in the male’s death.


Tyrone Gray

VHS/SOA  2-10-23
Inc. #019652323

Contact:
Community Affairs Media Line
713.308.3280