POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 145 North Hamilton Street

November 23, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 145 North Hamilton Street about 11:40 p.m. last Friday (Nov. 20).

The identity of the victim, believed to be in his early 30s, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Duncan and Detective J. Escobar reported:

Patrol officers found the victim in the backseat of a vehicle at the above address.  He had suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Two guns and multiple cartridge casings were also located inside the vehicle.  There were numerous bullet holes to the rear and the side of the vehicle.  Neither the circumstances of the shooting nor its location have been determined. 

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s). 

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.

JFC/KJS 11-23-20
Inc. #154850620

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

 

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