POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 2608 Truxillo Street

January 21, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 2608 Truxillo Street about 8:05 p.m. on Saturday (January 18).  

The victim, Shun Elvin Gillum, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Collier and J. Stroble reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the residence at the above address.  A family member of Mr. Gillum reported hearing multiple gunshots near the back door, where Gillum was known to sleep.  Gillum ran into the house and collapsed from multiple gunshot wounds.  Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased.  

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

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/JFC  1-21-20
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