Houston law enforcement has issued a plea for assistance following a deadly shooting incident that occurred over the weekend at 3820 Yellowstone Boulevard. Per details from the City of Houston official news release, at approximately 2 p.m. last Saturday, gunfire claimed the lives of two men and left another seriously injured.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Division, led by Sergeant A. Dudley and Detective K. Heaverlo, arrived on the scene to a grisly tableau. Found unresponsive was a 28-year-old man sitting in the driver's seat of a truck, while a 17-year-old male lay on the ground nearby. They were pronounced dead at the scene. In serious condition at an area hospital, the third victim, another 28-year-old male, is still awaiting surgery. Despite the person's critical wounds, he was conscious and breathing when found by the authorities.
Currently, the HPD is working to unpack the events that precipitated this violent act. Part of their investigation involves two unidentified young men, believed to be between the ages of 17 and 22, who have been labeled persons of interest, as stated by the news release from the City of Houston. These individuals have not been charged but are wanted for questioning related to the shooting.
Images of the two persons of interest have been released to the public, appearing on the City of Houston's news outlets. The picture, attached to the press release, shows the males who police believe were present during the shooting. Working to identify these individuals, law enforcement is urging anyone with knowledge of their identities or whereabouts to reach out.
Houston's community is encouraged to contribute any pertinent information they may hold. HPD's Homicide Division can be contacted directly at 713-308-3600. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers is available at 713-222-TIPS.
