POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 6231 Westward

January 7, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of two men at 6231 Westward about 11 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 5).

The victims, Marian Declues, 63, and Vernon Debose, 55, were transported to an area hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening wounds.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers J. Roberts and A. Ferrell reported:

Messrs. Declues and Debose were in an apartment complex at the above address when two Hispanic male suspects approached them and, without warning, shot the two men.  The suspects then fled the scene.  Paramedics transported the victims to the hospital.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



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