Fatal Shooting at 8701 Gustine Lane

July 8, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8701 Gustine Lane about 8:15 p.m. on Monday (July 7).

The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C.Cegielski and Officers B. Nabors and C. Sturdivant reported:

The victim exited his vehicle, was approached by the suspects and was shot multiple times, as he (the victim) attempted to run away. After the shooting, the suspects fled on foot through the apartment complex.

Investigators do not believe robbery to be a motive in this incident.

The suspects are described only as three black males.

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

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