POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12803 Northborough Drive

December 30, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12803 Northborough Drive about 12:55 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 29).

The victim, Jose Sanchez-Ortega, 42, of the above address, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Horn and Detective J. Escobar reported:

Patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting call at the apartment complex at the above address.  Officers arrived and found Sanchez-Ortega lying in the parking lot.  He had been shot at least one time.  HFD paramedics pronounced Sanchez-Ortega deceased. 
 
A witness heard several gunshots and observed three Hispanic males fleeing in an older, dark-colored SUV.   
 
Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

JFC/VHS 12-30-19
Inc. #171260719

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.