Aggravated Assault on HPD Officers at 10630 Beechnut

April 1, 2008 - Houston police are investigating an incident in which police officers were shot at by an unknown suspect at 10630 Beechnut about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday (March 30).

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant P.J. LeBlanc and Officer B. D. Evans reported:

Officers responded to a possible family disturbance at 10630 Beechnut. As officers drove their patrol vehicle through the parking lot of the apartment complex, an unknown suspect shot at the vehicle with a semiautomatic shotgun.

The weapon believed used in the shooting was recovered at the scene, along with a small amount of narcotics.

There is no known motive or suspect at this time.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JFC
Inc. # 046468208

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