Houston Police Department

July 14, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating the death of a man found in the 11900 block of the North Freeway service road about 4:15 a.m. today (July 14).

The identity of the male victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the back and legs, is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J.T. Parker and Officer D.L. Robertson reported:

A citizen driving in the 11900 block of the North Freeway at West Sam Houston Parkway discovered the body of a man lying in the roadway. The victim appeared to be 45 to 55 years old and dressed in a red short-sleeve golf shirt, black pants, a black McDonald's embroidered baseball cap, and black shoes with tan socks. The victim had in his possession a McDonald's name tag imprinted with the name "Daniel." HFD paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced him dead. There are no known suspects or witnesses at this time.

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division a 713-308-3200.