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Incident at 5600 Sunbeam

October 31, 2005 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 5600 Sunbeam about 1:55 a.m. today (Oct. 31).

The male victim's identity is pending an autopsy by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. W. Howard and Officer I. F. Flores reported:

Houston police responded to a call of gunshots fired in the area of 5600 Rue. Officers found an unknown black male lying in the street at 5600 Sunbeam. Investigators determined the victim had been shot multiple times in the head and body. At this time, there are no suspects in the case.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

MES/JFC 10-31-05
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