July 17, 2023 - Houston Police are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of a male at 7525 Homestead Road about 6:10 p.m. on Sunday (July 16).

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Herrera and D. Davis reported:

HPD patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the parking lot of a convenience store at the above address and found the male in the driver's seat of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the male to a local hospital where doctors pronounced him deceased.

A witness told officers the male was putting the gun in a glove compartment of the vehicle when the weapon discharged.

The investigation in ongoing.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.


SOA/VHS  7-17-23
Inc. #101046523