Fatal Shooting at 6500 West Ridge Creek Drive

April 3, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a juvenile male in the 6500 block of West Ridge Creek Drive about 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday (April 3).

The victim, 15, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants R. Odom and J. Shirley reported:

The victim was walking west in the 6500 block of West Ridge Creek Drive when three male suspects approached him from behind. One of the suspects produced a handgun and shot the victim.

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

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.