POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5638 Selinskiy


August 10, 2015 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another that occurred at 5638 Selinksky about 5:20 p.m. on Saturday (August 8).

The victim, Ricky Fitzgeral Shields, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other victim, Marcus Simmons, 21, was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants J. Brooks and C. Cegielski reported:

Mr. Shields was at a barber's shop at the above address when he was shot.  He had previously been involved in a confrontation at an apartment complex across the street.  A second male (Simmons) was also shot but is expected to survive.  The unknown suspects fled in an unknown direction.

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.

JKS/VHS 8-10-15
Inc. #102629315

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