Incident at 3719 Canal Street

February 14, 2007 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 3719 Canal Street about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday (February 13).

The victim, believed to be 20-30 years old, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants T. Huynh and A. Semmelrock reported:

The victim was driving his vehicle when he abruptly pulled into the parking lot at 3719 Canal Street. The suspect exited the passenger’s side door and walked around the front of the vehicle, to the driver’s side door. The suspect then fired one shot into the driver’s side window, striking the victim.

The suspect fled on foot, southbound on North Milby. At this time, an individual named John David Molina is wanted for questioning in this case.

Anyone with information in this case or on the whereabouts of John David Molina is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

GO/JFC 2-14-07
Inc # 022103707

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