January 31, 2023 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 4045 West Bellfort Avenue about 2:50 a.m. on Sunday (January 29).  

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives M. Condon and J. Brown reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and were directed by witnesses to an apartment from which gunshots were heard.  Officers made entry to the apartment and found a male, unresponsive, with multiple gunshot wounds.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.  

A preliminary investigation indicated the male, armed with a semi-automatic pistol, burst into the apartment and was fatally shot by one or more tenants inside.  

No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.  

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.  



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