December 15, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 708 Hogan Street about 1:30 a.m. on Monday (December 14).

The victim, Valerio Rodriguez, Jr., 35, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives L. Kauffman and J. Roberts reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at a bar at the above address.  Upon arrival, they observed Mr. Rodriguez, Jr. to have gunshot wounds to the legs and abdomen.  He was subsequently transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics.

Further investigation determined a fight broke out between Rodriguez and several patrons in the bar.  During the fight, the male suspect produced a pistol and shot Rodriguez.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.