POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 1200 Wheeler


October 23, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting of a man found at 1200 Wheeler about 12:50 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 22).

The victim, Anthony Ross, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Casso and Senior Police Officer S. Spivey reported:

HPD patrol officers were notified of a shooting at the above address.  Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Ross lying on the ground, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

At this time, there is no known motive nor suspect(s).

Anyone with information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



KJS/VHS 10-23-17
Inc. #133354617


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