POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12630 Ashford Point Drive

April 2, 2018 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12630 Ashford Point Drive about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday (April 1).

The victim, Leroy Ellis, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Officers R. Montalvo and D. Nabors reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and searched the area, but could not locate a shooting victim or any witnesses. 

Later in the day, about 2:45 p.m., a passerby located Mr. Ellis deceased inside his vehicle.  Officers arrived on scene and learned Ellis had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  

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/JKS 4-2-18
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