Incident at 11402 North Freeway

August 6, 2006 -- Houston Police homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male at 11402 North Freeway, on August 5, 2006.

Homicide investigators M. Sosa Jr. and J. Sosa reported:

On August 5, 2006, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the deceased victim and several individuals were involved in an altercation outside of the Michoacan Seafood restaurant. An unidentified Hispanic female suspect produced a handgun and began firing into the air. For unknown reasons, the suspect aimed the handgun at the victim and fired once, striking him in the abdomen. The victim was transported by HFD to Ben Taub Hospital where he later died.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members. The suspect, described only as a Hispanic female, was last seen in a dark blue Chevrolet Suburban SUV, possibly bearing Texas license plate # 70B-PS4.

The investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information regarding this homicide is urged to contact the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

DJC
8-6-06
Inc #1207014-06W

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