December 19, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of two other men and one woman at 25323 Southmoore Boulevard about 2:05 a.m. on Saturday (December 17).

The identity of the deceased man, 20 to 30 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Wilson and Detective B. Stephens reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a night club at the above address and determined one man was deceased from gunshot wounds. Two men and one woman had also been shot and transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

A preliminary investigation indicated an unknown group of persons got into a confrontation in the parking lot which quickly escalated and became violent. Two groups displayed firearms and fired shots at each other. At this time, it is believed the victims were bystanders and patrons of the club uninvolved in the altercation.

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