POLICE Department

Investigation into Man Found Deceased at 13300 Regal Oaks Bend


January 20, 2017 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 13300 Regal Oaks Bend about 8:50 p.m. on Thursday (January 19).  

The victim, Jose Zavala, 39, suffered apparent head trauma and was pronounced dead at Ben Taub General Hospital.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Rhodes and Officer M. Dykens reported:  

HPD patrol officers were notified of a body in the roadway at the above address.  HFD paramedics responded to the scene and transported the male (Zavala) to the hospital.  

At this time, there are no known witnesses nor suspects.  

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/JFC  1-20-17
Inc. #008363817


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