November 13, 2023 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4800 West 34th Street about 3:50 a.m. on Sunday (November 12).  

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

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant K. Persad and Detective L. Gonzales reported: 

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found the victim lying on the sidewalk.  He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. 

A witness stated they were walking with the victim when a vehicle drove up and several suspects exited the vehicle.  As the suspects confronted the victim, one of them produced a pistol and then shot him multiple times.  The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. The witness, who ran and hid, was not injured.  

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.  



VHS/SOA 11-13-23
Inc. #161942923