Fatal Shooting at 8600 Bissonnet

August 24, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found in the 8600 block of Bissonnet about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 23). 

The victim, James E. Chenevert, 42, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant P. Motard and Senior Police Officer C. Abbondandolo reported: 

Firefighters at Fire Station #68 were upstairs in the station when they heard gunshots.  Some of the firefighters went downstairs and found Mr. Chenevert lying in the vehicle bay.  He had been shot in the torso.  Paramedics then took Chenevert to the hospital. 

Anyone with information on 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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