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Man Found Fatally Shot at 2401 West Sam Houston Parkway


August 30, 2010 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 2401 West Sam Houston Parkway #307 about 7:10 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 28).

The victim, 20, suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Bush and Officer C. Sturdivant reported:

Officers responded to a welfare check call at the West Way Village Apartments and found a young child wandering outside apartment #307. After receiving no answer at the door, officers entered the apartment and found the victim on the floor with a gunshot wound. HFD emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/KJS 8-30-10
Inc. #123073410

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

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