Fatal Shooting at 1118 Adele

November 19, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 1118 Adele about 5:45 a.m. today (Nov. 19).

The victim, Enrique Vasquez, 25, of the above address suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Senior Police Officers J. Selvera and D. Vasquez reported:

Mr. Vasquez was leaving his home for work when he was approached by an armed male suspect. The suspect fired his weapon, striking Vasquez, who died at the scene. A witness told police the suspect then fled on foot and was last seen southbound on Norhill Street. Vasquez’s father, who was waiting in his vehicle for his son, was not harmed.

The motive for the shooting is not known.

Anyone with information on 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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