Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9780 Bissonnet

June 17, 2013 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of three other persons at 9780 Bissonnet about 5:50 a.m on Saturday (June 15).

The identity of the deceased male, 43, is pending verification by the Harris County Insitute of Forensic Sciences. The three other victims, two females, 28 and 27, and one male, 24, were transported to area hospitals in unknown conditions.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Meeler and Senior Police Officer J. Sosa reported:

Two of the victims, a male and female, were working security outside the Manny's Place club at the above address when they got into an altercation with a male trying to enter the club. Soon after, a suspect across the parking lot started shooting toward the security personnel and patrons outside the club. Both were wounded as were a male and female patron. The male patron died at the scene. The unknown suspect fled the location.

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.

JFC/VHS 6-17-13
Inc #074112413


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