POLICE Department

Investigation into Man's Death at 18951 North Memorial Boulevard

April 1, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the death of a man following an incident at 4003 Wayne Street about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (March 24).

The identity of the man, 79, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Mangano and Detective A. Lopez reported:

Houston Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a residence at the above address for a man reported to have fallen from his wheelchair outside the residence.  The man was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased on Wednesday (March 27).  

An autopsy revealed the man had sustained traumatic injuries to several parts of his body not consistent with a fall from a wheelchair.    

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 4-1-19
Inc. #040153419

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