POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7322 Lamar
July 18, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 7322 Lamar about 3:25 a.m. on Sunday (July 17).
The victim, Francisco Ortega Martinez, 35, of Houston, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
HPD Homicide Division Officers M. Perez and R. Pemberton reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found Houston Fire Department paramedics on scene and treating Mr. Martinez. He had been shot multiple times and was found lying in the driveway between his truck and his residence.
A dark colored sedan, unknown make and model, was following Martinez westbound on Lamar just prior to the shooting. The sedan then fled eastbound on Lamar at a high rate of speed after Martinez had been shot.
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.
KJS/JFC 7-18-16
Inc. #091640616
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
