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Incident at 4300 Kelley

November 6, 2005 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4300 Kelley on November 5, 2005 about 8:55 p.m.

The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The suspect is described as a b/m in his late 20's early 30's. He is approximately 5'08" to 5'09", 140 to 150 pounds. The suspect was wearing a black shirt with black jeans and had medium length black hair. He was armed with a .45 caliber handgun and was seen fleeing on foot.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M.D. Newcomb and Officer T. Huynh reported:

The victim and his friend were walking eastbound in the 4300 block of Kelley. The suspect was walking behind them and suddenly grabbed the victim in a "bear hug" from behind. The suspect produced a weapon and shot the victim. The victim ran away and eventually collapsed in the 5800 block of Wayne Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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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