Houston Police Department
Fatal Shooting at 4565 Griggs

October 1, 2013 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of another at 4565 Griggs about 10:30 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 30).

The deceased victim, Cheun-Wei Mah, 49, of Houston, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second male victim, Victor Mah, 46, suffered a non life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. L. Holbrook and Senior Police Officer P. Vela reported:

An unknown black male suspect entered the Mah Express restaurant at the above address and placed an order for food. The suspect then pulled out a gun, fired at least twice into the kitchen and demanded money from all of the employees. The suspect then fired shots at Victor Mah and Cheun-Wei Mah. Victor Mah was struck in the hip. Cheun-Wei was struck and died at the scene. The suspect stole cash, went to a nearby parking lot and fled the scene in a newer model, white sport utility vehicle, driving westbound on Griggs.

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.

VHS/JFC 10-1-13
Inc. #122719213


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