March 19, 2024 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a transgender female at 9200 Country Creek Drive about 1:10 a.m. on Saturday (March 16).

The identity of the victim, 36, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives M. Barrow and J. Caten reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

Witnesses informed officers a white 2017 Chevrolet Malibu LT stopped near the victim, who was standing on the side of the road.  A male exited the vehicle from the front passenger side and fired multiple shots. He then fled the scene in the vehicle driven by another individual.

The male shooter is described only as being about 5 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build and wearing a gray hooded jacket.

Investigators recovered the vehicle believed to have been used by the suspect. At this time, the identities of the individuals in the vehicle have not been determined.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect 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.




SOA/JFC   3-19-24
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