POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6233 Gulfton



October 1, 2015 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 6233 Gulfton about 3:25 a.m. today.

The identity of the male victim is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant K. Tolls and Senior Police Officer R. Cervantes reported:

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found the victim unresponsive on the third floor balcony landing.  The window to a nearby apartment was broken out and the door to the apartment was open.  Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.  At this time, there are no known witnesses or suspects to the shooting.

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/JFC 10-1-15
Inc. #126722115


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