POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6200 Telephone Road

February 9, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 6200 Telephone Road about 9:05 p.m. on Saturday (February 6).  

The identity of the deceased victim, in his 40s, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives E. Russow and L. Patterson reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at a strip center parking lot at the above address.  Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing two males running from the area.  The victim was found deceased in the driver's seat of a vehicle.  A second male was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the side of the building.  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to an area hospital.  

Further investigation and evidence determined that another male ran from the scene and appeared to be limping form a right leg injury, possibly a gunshot wound.  

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 2-9-21
Inc. #017500821

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.