POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3247 Truxillo

January 7, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3247 Truxillo about 8:40 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 5).

The identity of the male victim, 33, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives B. Roberts and R. Watson reported:

The victim was in standing in front of a convenience store at the above address when an unknown dark gray or black four-door sedan pulled up to the store.  One or more persons from the vehicle fired several shots at the victim and then fled the scene.  Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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.



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