December 15, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 8935 Veterans Memorial Drive that occurred about 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday (December 14).

The identity of the victim, 30, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Davis and D. Lunceford reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound along the side of a convenience store. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Investigators learned a suspect inside a newer model four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima, opened fire in the direction of the victim. The suspect then fled westbound towards Peach Springs Drive.

Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.