POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5714 North Freeway

January 24, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5714 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) service road about 5:55 p.m. last Friday (January 21).  

The identity of the victim, 59, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Watson, Detective P. Pak and Officer Davis reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found the victim unresponsive and lying on the ground.  He had suffered a gunshot wound to the torso and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.  Witnesses reported seeing at least two persons running form the location after a single gunshot was heard.  

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 speak to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 713-222-TIPS.  



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