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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6655 Atwell
March 2, 2017 - The fatal shooting of one man and wounding of another male at 6655 Atwell about 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday (March 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
The identity of the deceased man, 38, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The wounded male was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition.
A third male, the shooter, suffered stab wounds and was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in stable condition.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant N. Rosenblatt and Detective N. Sharp reported:
Two men purchased narcotics at an apartment at the above address and then used the drugs in the parking lot of the complex. Both men then decided to go back to the apartment to make an additional purchase.
When the drug dealer opened the door to his apartment, one of the buyers became enraged, produced a knife and began to stab the dealer and the dealer's friend, who was also inside the apartment. The dealer then retrieved a pistol and fired at the male stabbing his friend, striking both males. The stabbing suspect died at the scene. The wounded males were transported by HFD paramedics to the hospital. The second male buying narcotics, who initially fled then scene and then returned, was not injured.
VHS/JFC 3-2-17
Inc. #026864017
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
Inc. #026864017
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
