March 21, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 6566 Homestead Road about 8:10 a.m. on Sunday (March 20).

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Persad and A. Grimes reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at a convenience store at the above address.  Upon arrival, they met with Houston Fire Department paramedics and gained entry into the store.  Once inside, they found the store clerk in the back office suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Paramedics attempted to render aid, however the clerk was pronounced dead at the scene.

Further investigation developed a suspect who is described only as a black male, 20-25 years-old, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds.  He was last seen wearing black jacket, black pants with white stripes, and black shoes.  He had a hoodie over his head and a dark face mask.

There is no known motive in this case.

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.



KJS/VHS  3-21-22
Inc. #036434822