February 28, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man that occurred at 4213 Alice Street about 2 a.m. last Friday (Feb. 25).

The male victim, LePreston Porter, 36, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition with life-threatening wounds.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives A. Merino and C. Brown reported:

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found Mr. Porter in a ditch suffering from gunshot wounds to the neck and head.  

During the investigation, a female came forward and stated her vehicle had gotten stuck in a ditch at the above address and several unknown persons attempted to assist her.  At that point, she stated Porter walked up to her and pointed a gun at her.  The female then fled the scene on foot.  She stated that as she fled she heard gunshots but was not aware that Porter had been shot.  She then called 9-1-1 asking for police to assist her.  The unknown suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.




JKS/KJS   2-28-22
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