March 19, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 8256 Leonora Street that occurred at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday (March 17).

The victim, Daniel Escobedo, 30, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers L. Thornton and H. Martinez reported:

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a business at the above address and found Mr. Escobedo had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to an area hospital.  Witnesses stated Escobedo was walking to a local corner store when three unknown suspects, who were in front of the store, began arguing with Escobedo.  One of the suspects pulled a gun and shot Escobedo more than one time.  The suspects then fled on foot toward Bellfort Avenue.  

Anyone with information in the case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



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