Investigation Into Fatal Shooting at 633 Rushcreek #310

August 19, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 633 Rushcreek #310 about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug. 18).

The male victim suffered a gunshot wound 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 Sergeant G. Gonzales and Officer J. Sosa reported:

The victim was in an apartment at the above address with two other people when three armed suspects kicked in the door.  The victim attempted to flee by jumping through a bedroom window as several shots were fired by the suspects.  The victim was struck at least once and died in a walkway outside the apartment.  The three suspects, described only as Hispanic males in their early to mid-twenties fled the scene. 

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

KJS/VHS
Inc. #121218509

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