POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3714 Drew

August 6, 2018 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 3714 Drew at 6:25 a.m. on Saturday (August 4).

The victim, Joe Mitchell, 21, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Young and D. Stark reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found Mr. Mitchell on the front porch of the residence.  Family and friends stated they believed Mitchell had left the residence about 5 a.m. to go to the store.  They later heard gunshots and found Mitchell on the porch.  Mitchell, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to the hospital by HFD paramedics. 

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/JKS 8-6-18
Inc. #098972318

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