POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 8310 Gulf Freeway

June 24, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man that occurred at 8310 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday (June 23).

The victim, Charles Wolford, 37, was transported to an area hospital.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers G. Black and A. Hernandez reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at a bar at the above address and found Wolford suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Witnesses stated Wolford was outside his truck in the parking lot when an unknown suspect(s) began shooting and struck Wolford more than one time.  Another unknown male, who was with Wolford, was struck in the hand but left the scene prior to officers' arrival.  

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.  


JKS/JFC 6-24-19
Inc. #079607919

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