April 24, 2024 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5610 Royal Palms Street about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (April 23).

The identity of the victim, 40, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Brooks and C. Davidson reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the man to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A preliminary investigation and witness statements determined the victim and an unknown suspect(s) got into a verbal altercation just before the shooting. The suspect is described only as a black male, 40 to 45 years of age. He fled the scene in a silver, four-door sedan of unknown make or model, driven by a black female with short hair and glasses.

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.