POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3398 Tampa Street
January 19, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3398 Tampa Street about 4:15 p.m. on Monday (January 18).
The victim, Gerrick Sylvester Duncan, 40, of Houston was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Parker and Senior Police Officer R. Cervantes reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found HFD paramedics providing medical assistance to Mr. Duncan. According to witnesses, a male suspect was seen walking from the location. Further investigation determined Duncan was at a nearby food market (Dixie Food Mart) minutes earlier and may have been followed by the suspect.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds and wearing a red hoodie with dark pants/blue jeans.
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.
VHS/KJS 1-19-16
Inc. #007581716
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
