Investigation into Shooting at 4040 Synott

May 28, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 4040 Synott about 12:30 a.m. today (May 28). 

The victim, 54, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he remains in critical condition. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant T. Griffin and Officer D. Gunter reported: 

The victim was driving his vehicle in the parking lot of the Ashford Point Apartments when he was shot.  He then drove his vehicle into the retaining wall next to the Westpark Tollway. 

There are no known witnesses or suspects. 

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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