Incident at 5601 Laura Koppe

December 17, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5601 Laura Koppe about 12:30 a.m. today (December 17).

The victim, Lee Marvin Fransaw, 30, of 9134 Laura Koppe, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital where he later died.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Howard and Officer P. Yochum reported:

Mr. Fransaw was standing outside of the nightclub at 5601 Laura Koppe with a large crowd when the suspect began firing shots at the location. Fransaw was struck, as were three other persons. The three other victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

GO 12-17-06
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