June 13, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 5101 Yale Street about 4 p.m. on Friday (June 10).

The identity of the victim, 49, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives N. Henderson and L. Patterson reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the convenience store at the above address. Upon arrival, they found the victim unresponsive next to a crashed vehicle. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased.

Further investigation determined the victim was involved in a verbal and physical confrontation with an unknown black male. The victim was then shot multiple times.

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