Aggravated Assault at 5227 Calhoun

March 04, 2008 - Houston police are investigating an assault of a female at 5227 Calhoun about 5:15 p.m. on Sunday (March 2).

The victim, Melissa Spriggs, 27, suffered severe head trauma and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Dillingham and E. Lorenzana reported:

Ms. Spriggs suffered a severe head injury during a physical altercation between two groups of people following a minor accident at MacGregor Park. It is unknown at this time what caused her injury.

An individual, Moses Christopher Lamb Jr. (b/m, DOB: 11-11-71), was arrested at the scene and charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon and deadly conduct in the 337th State District Court after he discharged a weapon at the scene.

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

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