March 26, 2012 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 1400 Tarberry about 7:15 p.m. on Sunday (March 25).

The victim, 24, of Houston, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant B. Williams and Senior Police Officer M. Khan reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address discovered the body of the victim.  Witnesses told investigators the victim was walking on Tarberry when a black Ford F-150 pickup truck pulled along side and someone inside the truck shot him. 

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



KJS/JKS  3-26-12
Inc. #037586512