POLICE Department

Investigation into Man's Death at 7998 Corporate Drive


October 30, 2017 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 7998 Corporate Drive about 9:15 p.m. on Saturday (October 28).  

The victim, Earnest Lee, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. James and C. Elder reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to an assault call outside a gas station at the above address and learned Mr. Lee got into a physical fight with three men after he assaulted two females, one of  whom was transported to the hospital.  Shortly after the fight, Lee fell to the ground with injuries to his nose.

The males fled the scene.  Investigators urge them to come forward to provide statements on the incident.

Anyone with additional 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 10-30-17
Inc. #136322217


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