Incident at 9608 East Avenue I

June 1, 2007 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 9608 East Avenue I about 6:30 a.m. today (June 1).

The male victim’s identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A Carrillo and Officer H.A. Chavez reported:

HPD officers responded to call from a resident regarding a body in a vacant lot at 9608 East Avenue I. The victim was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

There are neither suspects nor a motive at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim or this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JFC 6-1-07
Inc# 080320207

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