POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6000 Jessamine Street



December 3, 2015 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 6000 Jessamine Street about 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 2).

The victim, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Officers R. Klementich and J. Saldana reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a person down call at the above address and found the victim lying in the street.  He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.  HPD paramedics were called to the scene where they pronounced him dead.

There are no known witnesses to the shooting, but it is believed a dark green Toyota Sequoia was seen fleeing the scene.

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

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