POLICE Department

Investigation into Shooting at 2707 Staples Street

April 30, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 2707 Staples Street about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday (April 29).

The victim, William Padilla, 31, suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives M. Combs and J. Kimbrough reported:

Mr. Padilla stated he was inside the residence at the above address when a suspect came into his home and shot him.  The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.  Padilla was taken in a private vehicle to an area hospital in stable condition.  

The investigation is ongoing.  The suspect(s) has not been identified at this time.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.   

JFC/KJS 4-30-21
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Community Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.