August 24, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 11700 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) about 11:25 a.m. on Sunday (August 23).  

The identity of the victim, 30, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Brooks and Detective L. Lovelace reported:  

The victim was in his vehicle at a stop light at the intersection of the Southwest Freeway service road southbound and Wilcrest Drive/Murphy Road when a passenger in a light-colored, 2010 to 2015 Toyota Highlander leaned out of the window and shot the victim multiple times.  The suspect vehicle then turned and fled eastbound on Murphy Road. 

Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  

The suspects are described only as two black males in the early to mid 20s.  Photos of a similar vehicle are attached to this news release.  

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.