Houston, TX – On the evening of August 9th, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred at a gas station on Old Hempstead Road, leaving one person dead.
At approximately 6:32 p.m., officers from the Houston Police Department responded to a “Shooting/Just Occurred” call at the convenience store located at 11902 Hempstead Rd. Upon their arrival, they found an adult male inside the store, near the entrance, who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. Despite prompt medical attention, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses at the scene provided officers with a description of the suspect’s vehicle, including the license plate number. Utilizing this information, law enforcement quickly located the vehicle in a nearby neighborhood.
The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division has been notified and is currently investigating the incident. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or any further details about the suspect.
This incident marks another tragic event in the city, and the community is urged to come forward with any additional information that may assist in the investigation.