POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 7266 Wiley Road

July 5, 2018 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 7266 Wiley Road about 11 p.m. on Tuesday (July 3).

The victim, Kevin Desso, 42, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Major Assaults Unit Detectives A. Ferrell and G. Black reported:

Patrol officers responded to a shooting call at a residence at the above address and learned Mr. Desso had been shot in the head while sleeping inside the home.  Witnesses stated an unknown suspect(s) fired shots from a vehicle traveling on Wiley Road.  A bullet entered the home and struck Desso.  Paramedics arrived and transported Desso to an area hospital.  

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s) in the shooting.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



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