Houston Police Department
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Shooting at 10615 Beechnut

September 10, 2013 - **Note Victim Photo Attached**

Houston police have learned the identity of a man found fatally shot at 10615 Beechnut about 1 a.m. today (Sept. 10).

Moses King, 53, of Houston, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant E. Cisneros and Senior Police Officer H. Chavez reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at the above address and found Mr. King lying in an apartment alley.  Houston Fire Department paramedics were called to the scene where they pronounced him dead.  

There is no known motive nor suspect(s) at this time.

A photo of King is attached to this news release.  Anyone who saw him at the Stoneridge Apartments or who has information about this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Moses King
Moses King
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KJS/JKS 9-10-13
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.