Incident at 10172 Larry

September 10, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 10172 Larry about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 9).

The victim is identified as Miguel Escobar, 22, of 10172 Larry. He suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to LBJ Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Officers P.T. Yochum and M. Cruz reported:

HPD officers responded to a shooting call and saw citizens performing CPR on Mr. Escobar. Officers also assisted with CPR until paramedics arrived. Witnesses said Escobar had left friends at a nearby house and arrived at his home. His truck was seen pulling up in front of his residence. The witnesses said four Hispanic males were seen in the area prior to the shooting. The males were driving in a maroon or burgundy two-door pickup truck with an extended cab. The truck is possibly a 2000-year model Chevrolet.

Escobar's vehicle, a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, was stolen from the scene. The vehicle has a custom lime green over black paint scheme and has Texas license plates 94KMP4. It has tinted windows, a custom roll pan that replaced the rear bumper, and 24 inch chrome wheels.

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.

JFC 9-10-06
Inc #139829206

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