April 25, 2022 - The fatal shooting of a male that occurred at 7324 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) about 1:20 p.m. on Sunday (April 24) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the deceased male, in his 40s, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Crowder and A. Vinogradov reported:

Officers responded to a report of shooting in a business parking lot at the above address and found a male deceased from a gunshot wound. The shooter stated the male had assaulted him and he shot the male in self-defense.

After detectives consulted with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, it was determined the incident would be referred to a grand jury.

Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.