Incident at 3400 Coyle

September 4, 2007 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3400 Coyle about 3:05 a.m. today (September 4).

The victim suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants C.W. Howard and M. McStravick reported:

The victim was standing near his bicycle when a car, occupied by three male suspects, drove by the victim. The suspect in the back seat fired a gun multiple times, striking the victim.

The suspects are described only as three young black males. They were seen in a silver or gray Pontiac Grand Am or Grand Prix.

Anyone with information regarding the identities of the suspects or this incident is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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