Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5307 Telephone

February 19, 2012 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting and robbery of a male at 5307 Telephone about 4:40 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 19).

The victim, Hamid Warrich, 62, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Torres and Officer D. Fontenot reported:

Two unknown male suspects entered a Boost Mobile cell phone store at the above address and demanded money. During the robbery Mr. Warrich, the store's owner, was shot. The suspects are described only as two unknown males wearing masks over their faces.

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.

JKS/VHS 2-19-13
Inc. #020858913


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