Incident at 14519 Almeece

March 28, 2007 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 14519 Almeece about 1:35 a.m. today (March 28).

The victim, Lee Perry O’Neal, 56, of 14519 Almeece, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant L.A. Flores and Officer C. Jefferson reported:

Mr. O’Neal and his wife were in a back bedroom of their residence when the suspects entered the bedroom and demanded money and jewelry. O’Neal and his wife were placed in a hallway bathroom while the suspects ransacked the residence. The suspects forced O’Neal out of the bathroom at gunpoint and a struggle ensued. O’Neal was shot and the suspects fled.

The suspects stole O’Neal’s vehicle, which was later recovered at 14100 Bathhurst.

The two suspects are described only as dark complected black males, one tall and one short. Each had a red bandana covering his face.

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

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