Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5718 Westheimer

February 13, 2015 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5718 Westheimer about 2:10 p.m. on Thursday (February 12).

The victim, Alvin Kinney, 60, of Katy, was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Parker and Officer S. Sylvester reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting in-progress call at the above address and found an armored car had been robbed an unknown amount of money. During the robbery, Mr. Kinney, one of the armored vehicle guards, was shot and killed.

At this time, there are no known suspects. Investigators are working with the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force in this case.

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/JFC 2-13-15
Inc. #018607615


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