October 27, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5409 Maury Street about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday (October 26).

The identity of the victim, 42, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Major Assaults and Family Violence Division Lieutenant A. Herrera and Homicide Division Detectives C. Vaughn and D. Davis reported:

HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to a shooting call at the above address and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A witness at the scene told investigators the shooting was an accident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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.