Incident at 3400 Gulf Freeway

August 27, 2006 -- Houston Police Department homicide investigators are investigating the shooting of two juvenile males that occurred at 3400 Gulf Freeway at 12:35 a.m. on August 27, 2006.

Houston Police Department Homicide Sergeant M. Cruz and Officer P. T. Yochum
report:

On August 27, 2006, at approximately 12:35 a.m., patrol officers were called to the 3400 block of the Gulf Freeway regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered two juvenile males had been shot. Both victims were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital and were listed in stable condition. The suspects fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of officers.

Investigators have determined that two groups of juveniles had been fighting when one black male suspect produced a handgun and began shooting. After discharging several rounds, the suspect fled on foot northbound on the Gulf Freeway.

Investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime-Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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