POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 12970 Westheimer Road

May 10, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 12970 Westheimer Road about 10:15 p.m. last Friday (May 7).

The victim, LaDeris Miller, 30,  was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Sergeant W. Reyes and Detectives F. Lee, Jr. and V. Habukiha reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot at the above address.  Upon arrival, they learned the victim had been transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics.  A witness stated she was working at a business at the above address when an unknown black male entered and refused to wear a mask.  The woman contacted Mr. Miller who came to business and got into a confrontation with the suspect.  The suspect then shot Miller multiple times.  The suspect then fled the scene.

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.


KJS/VHS  5-10-21
Inc. #061052821


 

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