Incident at 10534 Beechnut

August 20, 2007 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 10534 Beechnut about 7 p.m. on Sunday (August 19).

The victim, Albert Devon Jones, 34, of 10555 Spice Lane #1201, suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J.C. Padilla and A. Ibarra reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at the Lenox Court Apartments and arrived to find Mr. Jones had been transported to the hospital. Witnesses stated they heard multiple gunshots in the area but could not identify any suspects.

There is no motive or suspect at this time.

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

VHS/JGA 8-20-07
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