POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4324 West 34th Street


January 11, 2016 - The fatal shooting of a robbery suspect at 4324 West 34th Street that occurred about 10:50 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 9) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the male suspect is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  
HPD Homicide Division Sergeants K. Daignault and J. Horn reported:

Two suspects armed with guns entered the Mini P Food Mart at the above address and attempted to rob the store.  The clerk was able to retrieve a gun and exchanged gunfire with the two suspects.  One suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.  A second suspect fled on foot.  He is described only as a Hispanic male, possibly Honduran, in his late 20s, wearing a black ball cap with marijuana leaves, a black jacket, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

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 1-11-16
Inc. #003847216

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