POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8201 Richmond Avenue

October 26, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8201 Richmond Avenue that occurred about 11:15 p.m. on Sunday (October 25). 

The victim, 24, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Escobar and K. McDonald reported:

HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to a reported shooting at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found the victim lying in the apartment complex parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  HFD paramedics transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  

At this time there is no known suspect(s) or motive.

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.

KJS/JKS 10-26-20
Inc. #141988720

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