POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7700 North Freeway

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men that occurred at 7700 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 2:10 a.m. on Monday (April 30).

The victims, Ezavian D. Stanley, 25, and Albert C. Venson, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Turner and K. Elliot reported:

Both victims were shot while participating in an illegal gambling operation inside a warehouse at the above address.  They were pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics.

The investigation is continuing.



KJS/JKS  5-1-18
Inc. #054044218


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