POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 2501 Lazy Hollow Drive

April 20, 2020 - The shooting of a man at 2501 Lazy Hollow Drive about 12:15 a.m. today (Apr. 20) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The victim, Benjamin Cheffin, 22, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division J. Roberts and A. Ferrell reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment at the above address and met with the female who called 911 to report the shooting.  Paramedics were called and transported Mr. Cheffin to a hospital.  He had sustained one gunshot wound. 

Officers were advised Cheffin had used a cell phone to record the shooting.  The video was reviewed by investigators and the Harris County District Attorney's office, which determined the case would be referred to a grand jury. 
  
The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800.


JFC/JKS 4-20-20
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.