HOUSTON – A man has reportedly been found shot to death near a convenience store in north Houston Wednesday, according to police.
Officers with the Houston Police Department say the discovery took place at 8935 Veterans Memorial Dr. around 8:35 p.m.
According to police, the man was located laying in the parking lot of the convenience store with a gunshot wound to the head. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, HPD said.
Police said the victim is believed to be 20-30 years of age and is known to hang on the corner where the store is located. Investigators said a customer notified the store clerk and said that someone may be dead outside.
Officers reportedly located high-power bullet casings in the street.
Investigators later said a suspect who was inside a newer model four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima, opened fire in the direction of the victim before fleeing westbound toward Peach Springs Drive.
Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle 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.
North Patrol Officer were dispatched to a shooting call at the 8900 block of Veterans Memorial Dr. Officers arrived and discovered a male with a fatal gunshot wound. It is unknown what led to this assault at this time. This is still an active investigation.#hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 15, 2022
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