January 4, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 2101 Parker Road about 9:10 p.m. on December 31.

The identity of the victim, 17, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Hobson and R. Rivera reported:

The victim and suspect were inside a vehicle stopped at a red light at the intersection of Parker Road and Aldine Westfield Road at the above address.  According to witnesses, a fight began between the victim and male suspect and they carried the fight out into the street.  At some point in the altercation, the suspect pulled a pistol and fired one shot, striking the victim.  The suspect fled the scene in a gray, four-door sedan.  Paramedics transported the victim to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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.



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