Incident at 3918 Hickok Lane November 5, 2007 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3918 Hickok Lane about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday (November 4). The victim, Diego Vela, Jr., 39, of 3600 Aldefer Street, suffered a gunshot wound to his torso and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant D.A. Ferguson and Officer S. Straughter reported: Mr. Vela arrived at the Hickok Lane residence about 10 a.m. to do remodeling work. Vela was working on the bathroom when witnesses reported hearing several gunshots from within the house. Vela was found lying on the front yard shortly after the gunshots were heard. Vela was hired by the homeowner and had been working at the home for the last several months. 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. GO/JFC 11-5-07 For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200. |