POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3230 West Little York 

The fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 3230 West Little York about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday (May 9) is being referred to a Harris County grand jury.  

The deceased victim is identified as Marlo Brown, 48.  His brother, Tayo Olu Brown, 37, suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital to be treated for his injuries.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives M. Arrington and L. Patterson reported:  

Marlo and Tayo Brown got into an argument which led to a confrontation with a pistol.  As the brothers fought over the gun, both suffered gunshot wounds.  HFD paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Marlo deceased.  Tayo was transported to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the face.  




VHS/JFC  5-10-18
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