July 9, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 1620 Enclave Parkway about 11 a.m. on Wednesday (July 8).

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

HPD Homicide Division Detective D. Stark reported:

Officers were called to an apartment complex at the above address to conduct a welfare check on a male.  The officers located the male, unresponsive inside an apartment.  He had sustained one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives were told the victim was handling a gun when it accidentally discharged and struck him in the head.

Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.



JFC/VHS  7-9-20
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