Incident at 6600 West Sam Houston Parkway

February 5, 2007 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 6600 West Sam Houston Parkway service road about 5 a.m. on Friday (Feb. 2).

The identity of the male victim, 32, is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office. He suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and died at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W.P. Booth and Officer A.D. Brown reported:

Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots and then saw the victim's vehicle crash into a concrete retaining wall. Investigators originally believed the victim died as a result of the accident, however, upon closer examination found the victim had been shot. Following the crash, a dark colored Chevrolet Impala pulled up to the accident scene, looked into the victim's car and sped away.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.