Houston Police Department
Investigation into Shooting at 6113 Gulf Freeway
August 16, 2010 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 6113 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 9 a.m. on Saturday (August 14).
Prudencio Tellez, 35, of Houston, suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J.M. De La Cruz and Senior Police Officer X.E. Avila reported:
Officers responded to a report of a person down at an apartment complex and found Mr. Tellez in the parking lot. Witnesses reported hearing possible gunshots and found the victim.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JKS/JFC 8-16-10
Inc. #116216310
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.