POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5034 Bataan


October 3, 2017 - The fatal shooting of a man at 5034 Bataan about 3:55 p.m. on Monday (Oct. 2) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
 
The victim, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
 
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Senior Police Officer J. Roscoe reported:
 
The 89-year-old male resident at the above address stated he felt threatened and cited an ongoing pattern of abuse and physical violence by his relative/caregiver.  As a result, he shot the caregiver.
 
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.


KJS/JFC 10-3-17
Inc. #124947817



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