Incident at 3200 West Fuqua

July 21, 2007 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men and wounding of another at 3200 West Fuqua about 12:55 a.m. today (July 21).

The three victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds, two died from their wounds and the third was transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition. The deceased victims' identities are pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office.

HPD Homicide Division Sgt. M. Sosa and Officer J.L. Coffelt reported:

The victims were in a Buick LeSabre eastbound on West Fuqua when they stopped at the intersection at Buffalo Speedway for the traffic signal. A black Lexus pulled up beside the Buick and those inside the Lexus began to get the attention of those in the Buick. The victim driving the Buick ran the red light and the Lexus followed. The suspects in the Lexus fired multiple gunshots into the Buick, striking the victims. The Buick came to a rest down the street from the intersection and the suspects fled in an unknown direction.

The Lexus was believed to have three unidentified male suspects inside.

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/JFC 7-21-07
Inc #107577607

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