The unidentified victim suffered multiple gunshot
wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending
an autopsy by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office.
HPD Homicide Division Officers A. Mares and C.
Hufstedler reported:
Patrol officers were dispatched to a drive-by
shooting call to 8100 Maplecrest and saw a white Buick parked
on the side of the apartment complex. The vehicle was impeding
the flow of traffic on the parking lot of the complex. Officers
checked the vehicle and saw an unknown male slumped over in the
driver's seat. When officers noticed the male was unresponsive,
paramedics were called. They pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators arrived and determined the male
had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
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.
JFC/MES 4-24-06
Inc #056274806
For additional
information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at
713-308-3200.
