POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 13573 Dunlap


December 26, 2017 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a female and the wounding of a male at 13573 Dunlap about 11:10 p.m. on Monday (December 25).  

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

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants S. Murdock and M. Holbrook reported:  

Witnesses saw a female lying in the street near Dunlap and Hillcroft with two black males standing beside her.  Both males then fled the scene in a black NIssan.  Witnesses realized the female had been shot and called police.  HFD paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced her deceased.  

Investigators determined an employee of a game room near the above address was also shot.  He was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in stable condition.  

At this time, there is no known motive for the shooting.    

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 12-26-17
Inc. #161627917


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