POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8722 Richmond


June 15, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8722 Richmond about 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday (June 14).

The victim, Peter Pina, 33, of Richmond, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant T. Simmons and Officer M. Arroyo reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the Electric Chair Tattoo Shop at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found a witness and patron detaining a man suspected of shooting of Mr. Pina.

Further investigation determined the suspect had entered a restricted area of the shop and was told repeatedly by Pina to return to the front of the establishment.  As the suspect was being escorted to the front by a witness, he produced a gun and shot Pina.  

The witness and patron then kept the suspect at the scene until officers arrived.

The suspect is currently being questioned by HPD Homicide investigators, with no charges filed at this time.

The investigation is continuing.



KJS/VHS 6-15-16
Inc. #076672316


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