Houston, TX – A tragic shooting incident on the night of August 5, 2024, has left a young man dead in Houston, prompting the Houston Police Department (HPD) and Houston Fire Department (HFD) to seek the public’s assistance in their ongoing investigation.
At approximately 9:52 PM, emergency responders were dispatched to the 6100 block of E Mt Houston following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a male in his 20s with at least one gunshot wound. Despite the prompt response, the man was pronounced dead at the scene by HFD personnel.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was shot at a different location and subsequently crashed his vehicle into a fence at the scene where he was found. The original shooting site was identified by HPD officers as the 6100 block of Lara.
Witnesses reported hearing at least 15 gunshots at the original scene of the crime. Authorities recovered numerous shell casings, indicating the intensity of the incident.
HPD is actively seeking the community’s assistance in gathering more information about the shooting. They urge anyone with information to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities hope that public cooperation will help bring those responsible for this tragic event to justice. For further details, please refer to the statement of the officer on the scene (SOT).