POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 1000 North Cesar Chavez Boulevard

April 13, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man that occurred at 1000 North Cesar Chavez Boulevard about 1:05 p.m. on Saturday (April 11).

The victim, 39, was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition.  

HPD Major Assaults and Family Violence Division Officers A. Barker and M. Combs reported:

The victim was lying on the ground behind a convenience store dumpster at the above address when an unknown suspect approached the victim on foot and shot him multiple times.  The suspect fled on foot and was then seen getting into a black, four-door Kia Optima parked approximately one block away. 

At this time, there is no known motive.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


JKS/VHS 4-13-20
Inc. #047819320

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