POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 4328 West Fuqua


March 13, 2017 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4328 West Fuqua about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday (March 11).

The victim, Darius Rashad Cooper, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Rodriguez and Senior Police Officer M. Condon reported:

Mr. Cooper was inside the rear area of a strip center at the above address that was being used as a makeshift tattoo parlor/music studio when he reportedly became involved in an altercation with an unknown male.  The male left the location only to return later and shoot Cooper multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
KJS  3-13-17
Inc. #031387217



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