UPDATE: Surveillance Video Released in Fatal Shooting at 8300 Wilcrest Drive

Houston police have released surveillance video of a suspect vehicle involved in the fatal shooting of one male and the wounding of another found at 8300 Wilcrest Drive about 5:30 p.m. on February 3.

The vehicle is described as a black 2009 or 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX pickup truck, with a bed cover, a TRX sign on the back right side of the bed and a damaged tailgate.  Surveillance video of the wanted vehicle fleeing the scene is attached to this news release.

The identity of the deceased male, 26, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  A second male was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives H. Martinez and S. Chettry reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an intersection near the above address and found two males with gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced one male deceased.  The other male was transported to the hospital.

Further investigation and evidence from the scene identified the vehicle believed used by the suspect(s) in this incident.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the wanted black Dodge Ram pickup truck or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Update: VHS/JKS  2-29-24
VHS/SOA  2-5-24
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