July 15, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and wounding of another that occurred at 10630 Beechnut Street about 8:05 p.m. on Thursday (July 14).

The identity of the deceased victim, 21, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The wounded victim, 19, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant B. Smith and Detective M. Estep reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and were advised an unidentified suspect approached the victims and shot at them. Paramedics pronounced the 21-year-old male deceased at the scene and transported the 19-year-old male to an area hospital.

The suspect is described only as a black male between 19 and 21 years old with short hair.

At this time, there is no known motive.

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.



SOA/JKS   7-15-22
Inc. #093460622