POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 14300 Fern Drive

April 25, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 14300 Fern Drive about 8:45 p.m. last Friday (April 22).

The victim is identified as Omar Weldon, 40.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Montalvo and Detective E. Martinez reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to the above address regarding a deceased person with an apparent gunshot wound found inside a vehicle. Officers arrived and found a parked vehicle with a broken window and a child, 4, sitting in the back seat, unharmed. Mr. Weldon was found deceased in the driver's seat of the vehicle.

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s).

Anyone with information 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.

VHS/JFC 4-25-22
Inc. #053343822

For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.