POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6300 Eastex Freeway
July 1, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male found at 6300 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road about 10:35 p.m. on Thursday (June 30).
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant H. Garcia and Officer K. McDonald reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found the victim lying on the service road near the intersection of Melbourne. Witnesses told officers they heard several gunshots in the area.
At this time, there is no known motive nor suspect(s).
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
VHS/JKS 7-1-16
Inc. #084284716
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
