POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5840 Glenmont


May 9, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5840 Glenmont about 1 p.m. on Sunday (May 8).
The victim, Jose Antonio Hernandez, 34, of the above address, was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Hassig and Officer T. Ferguson reported:

Mr. Hernandez was drinking with friends in his apartment complex parking lot when he was approached by an unknown suspect armed with a shotgun.  The suspect fired at Hernandez, striking him multiple times, before fleeing the scene.

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.

KJS/JFC  5-9-16
Inc. #058743016

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.