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Incident at 212 East Crosstimbers

May 31, 2006 -- Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the apparent fatal shooting of a man found at 212 East Crosstimbers about 11 a.m. on Tuesday (May 30).

The victim is identified as Marcos Marrero, 48, of 212 East Crosstimbers. He suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Officers D.S. Vasquez and H.A. Hernandez reported:

An employee working at a job site at 212 East Crosstimbers found Mr. Marrero lying in the kitchen area of his residence. It appeared he was shot in the back of the head and was dead for several days.

The motive for the shooting is unknown. There are no known witnesses or suspect(s) at this time.

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

JFC/GO 5-31-06
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