POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Dowling

November 21, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 5000 Dowling about 6:50 p.m. last Friday (Nov. 18).

The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Robles and Officers D. Crowder and J. Fay reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.  Paramedics transported the man to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect is described only as a black male seen leaving the scene in a red sedan eastbound in the 2400 block of Rosedale. 

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

KJS/JFC 11-21-16
Inc. #147297916

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.