POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3620 Southmore Boulevard

April 8, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 3620 Southmore Boulevard about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday (April 7).  

The victim, Elzima Hines, 23, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives R. Moss and E. May reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and found Mr. Hines unresponsive with a gunshot wound.  Paramedics transported him to the hospital.  

A preliminary investigation determined the shooting is possibly narcotics related.  At this time, there is no known 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/KJS 4-8-19
Inc. #043400919

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