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Incident at 8003 Fillmore
December 3, 2005 -- Houston
police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8003 Fillmore
on December 2, 2005 about 9:15 a.m.
The victim is identified as Valdemar Vega, 52,
of 8003 Fillmore. He suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced
dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J.R. Swaim and
Officer A.D. Brown reported:
Mr. Vega owned and operated a meat market/check
cashing business located at 8003 Fillmore. At approximately 9:15
yesterday morning, two young black males entered the store wearing
ski masks and carrying dark colored semi-automatic pistols. The
suspects robbed the store and fatally shot Mr. Vega. The suspects
fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. The suspects
were wearing dark colored sweatshirts and baggy blue jean shorts.
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.
JGA 12-3-05
Inc# 181860405
For additional information, please
contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
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