POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5200 Reed Road

January 26, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another found at 5200 Reed Road about 8:15 p.m. on Sunday (January 24).  

The victim, Christopher Joseph Phillips, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

HPD Homicide Division Detective L. Palma and D. Williamson reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to the above address and found Mr. Phillips deceased in the driver's seat of his vehicle.  He had been shot multiple times.  An adult male passenger in the vehicle was also found with gunshot wounds.  He was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to an area hospital in stable condition.  

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s).  

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/KJS  1-25-21
Inc. #011201321



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