POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5922 Beaconridge Drive


December 27, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 5922 Beaconridge Drive at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday (December 24).

The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Officers D. Crowder and J. Rhodes reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting at the parking lot of a park at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found the victim had arranged to meet with the suspects after arranging a sale via a mobile internet application.  The suspects then shot the victim and fled the scene on foot.   The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspects were described only as three black males. 

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 12-27-16
Inc. #163044416

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