Incident at 4218 Lillian

February 26, 2007 -- Houston police are investigating the death of a man found at 4218 Lillian about 3 a.m. today (February 26).

The victim’s identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office. He suffered massive trauma to his body and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M.W. McStravick and C.W. Howard and Officers T.A. Andrade and E.R. Carstens reported:

The victim was involved in a physical altercation with the suspect(s) in an apartment building. During the altercation, which continued down a nearby street, the victim suffered severe physical trauma to his body. He was stuffed in a garbage can where he was later found.

The suspect(s) are described only as Hispanic males.

Anyone with information regarding 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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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.