POLICE Department

Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 1600 West Loop South

May 26, 2020 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the shooting of a man at 1600 West Loop South (West Interstate Highway 610 South) about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday (May 24).

The suspect, Kevin Rafael Wright (b/m, 21), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 179th State District Court.  A booking photo of Wright is not available at this time, pending further investigation.

The victim, 21, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers R. Rivera and S. Cole reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at a hotel at the above address.  Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The suspect, Wright, was arrested at the scene without incident.

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



KJS/JFC  5-26-20
Inc. #068883020


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