POLICE Department

Investigation into Man Found Fatally Shot at 16 Charleston Park


May 20, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 16 Charleston Park about 2:15 p.m. on Thursday (May 19).  

The victim, Marcus Roosevelt Denhams, 25, of Houston, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Brady and J. Burton reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a person down call in the parking lot of the Oaks of Charleston Apartments at the above address.  Officers and HFD paramedics arrived and found Mr. Denhams deceased from a gunshot wound.  

At this time, there is no known motive nor suspect(s).  

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/JFC  5-20-16
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