POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8940 Cullen Boulevard

January 17, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman at 8940 Cullen Boulevard about 7:55 p.m. on Thursday (January 16).  

The victim, Juanisha Wanique Fortune, 32, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Lange and C. Lamont reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an empty lot at the above address and found Ms. Fortune had been shot multiple times.  Paramedics transported her to the hospital.  

A preliminary investigation indicated Fortune may have been conducting a prostitution transaction at the location when she was shot.  

At this time, there are no known suspects.  

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



VHS/JFC  1-17-20
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