May 15, 2023 - The fatal shooting of a man in the 2000 block of Eubanks Street about 4:25 a.m. on this morning (May 15) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Persad and L. Gonzales reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a crash at the above location and found a vehicle in a ditch and a male lying in the roadway. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

A second male at the scene informed paramedics he had suffered a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Preliminary investigation indicates both males were involved in an altercation which escalated into a shooting and a struggle for a gun. Both males were struck.

After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, it was determined this case will be reviewed by a Harris County grand jury.  



SOA/JKS     5-15-23
Inc. #068483023