POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9232 Richmond Avenue


December 18, 2017 - The fatal shooting of one male and the wounding of another that occurred at 9232 Richmond Avenue about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 16) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the deceased male, believed to be in his 20s, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Dominguez and Detective B. Roberts reported:

Officers responded to a shooting at the above address and were told by witnesses about a confrontation between a group of individuals.  At some point, an additional male joined the group and there was an exchange of gunfire.  Two males sustained gunshot wounds and were transported by private vehicles to area hospitals.  One male was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The other male was in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries.  

Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

JKS/JFC 12-18-17
Inc. #157627617


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