POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9100 Beechnut


May 31, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 9100 Beechnut about 3 p.m. on Monday (May 30).  

The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Officers I. Ulloa and D. Williamson reported:  

Witnesses reported seeing the victim walking eastbound on Beechnut when two males walked up behind him.  One of the males pulled out a gun and shot the victim.  Both suspects then fled and got into a white, four-door vehicle of unknown make or model and fled the scene.  The victim was transported by HFD paramedics to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.  
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  5-31-16
Inc. #069291816

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