November 15, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 15300 Fondren Road about 10:15 p.m. on November 11.

The identity of the victim, 63, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. LaFour and J. Escobar reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at the above address.  Upon arrival, they learned Houston Fire Department paramedics were transporting the victim to Ben Taub General Hospital with a gunshot wound.  Officers subsequently learned the man was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Further investigation determined the victim had just left a nearby convenience store when he encountered an unknown suspect while walking on the sidewalk.  The unknown suspect shot him and then fled the scene.

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  11-15-21
Inc. #152114721