April 11, 2023 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 7915 De Priest Street about 10:25 p.m. on Monday (April 10).
vThe identity of the victim, 41, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Arrington and Detective A. Hernandez reported:

Officers were dispatched to a shooting call in a parking lot at the above address and observed the victim inside a residence. He had suffered a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported the man to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim and another male interacted a short time before the victim was shot. The other male fled the scene prior to police arrival.

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.