POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8500 Reims


October 19, 2017 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8500 Reims about 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 18).

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

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

Officers were dispatched to a crash at a residence at 7402 Darnell and observed a vehicle had struck the home.  Officers found the driver with a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  

Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot prior to the crash and investigators determined the shooting happened in the 8500 block of Reims.

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s) in the shooting.

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. 



JFC/VHS 10-19-17
Inc. #132015617


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