February 3, 2014 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of a woman at 8200 West Bellfort about 4:30 a.m. last Friday (Jan. 31).

The male, David Dexter Harriot, 27, of Houston, was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital where he died. The female, was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital where she was treated for non life-threatening wounds.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Elsbury and Senior Police Officer R. Martinez reported:

Mr. Harriot was at a private party at the above address when he got into an argument with an unknown male suspect. At some point during the argument, the suspect shot Harriot in the parking lot. A female bystander was also wounded in the shooting. Both victims were taken to the hospital.

At this time, there are no known witnesses.

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 2-3-14
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