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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.

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