POLICE Department

Investigation in Shooting at 8900 Westheimer


January 18, 2017 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man that occurred at 8900 Westheimer at about 11:05 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 12).

The victim, William Chavez, 22, suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported to an area hospital.

HPD Major Assaults Unit Detectives J. Hasley and M. Barrow reported:

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found Mr. Chavez suffering from a gunshot wound.  Chavez stated that he was approached by two unknown black male suspects, both approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, one wearing a black hoodie and the other wearing a red hoodie.  He said the males began assaulting him and demanded his wallet before shooting him once in the arm.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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