POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12500 Sandpiper Drive

January 21, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12500 Sandpiper Drive about 12:30 pm. on Saturday (January 18).  

The victim, Ducovin Taray Jackson, 17, of the above address, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Detective M. Perez reported:  

Investigators learned Mr. Jackson stepped out of his apartment at the above address.  A family member then heard a gunshot, looked outside and saw Jackson lying unresponsive on the sidewalk.  Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Jackson deceased.  

At this time, there is no known motive or 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/JFC  1-21-20
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