May 26, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 11959 South Sam Houston Parkway South service road about 7:30 p.m. last Friday (May 22).

The victim, approximately 50 to 60 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. Arrington and L. Osborn reported:

When the victim failed to check out of his motel room on time, the front desk clerk went to check on him.  Inside the room, the clerk found the victim lying on the floor.  The clerk called for an ambulance and responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim deceased.  He had suffered a single gunshot wound.

At this time, there are no known witnesses or 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.



KJS/JFC  5-26-20
Inc. #068134920