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Published on October 07, 2024
Houston Police Investigate Early Morning Fatal Shooting at 6100 Fairdale Lane, Community Awaits JusticeSource: Google Street View

Houston police are actively investigating a fatal shooting that took the life of a man and severely injured another yesterday at 6100 Fairdale Lane. The incident, as reported by the City of Houston News, unfolded around 5 a.m.

According to Sergeant R. Montalvo and Detective D. Higgs of the HPD Homicide Division, the circumstances leading to the tragedy began when two males decided to casually drive around near the scene of the crime. The narrative took a fatal turn when they stopped to engage with women accompanied by a group of men. A confrontation ensued, and one man was fatally shot multiple times, while the other suffered injuries but survived. To quickly transport the wounded to the hospital and pronounce the death, Houston Fire Department paramedics promptly responded to the scene, according to the City of Houston News.

The deceased remains unidentified by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The other victim is recovering and in stable condition, and his testimony could be key to understanding what happened that night and identifying the attackers.

As for the suspect, he is described as a Hispanic male with a small build, and an edge-up hairstyle, clad in a black T-shirt and jeans. Authorities are not only searching for the man but also for vehicles possibly connected to the crime – a white Cadillac XTS-style sedan, a white Scion XB, and a dark gray Mercedes Class C sedan were reported by detectives, each missing its front and back license plates.

Any information could potentially lead to closing the case. Calls have been made to urge anyone with knowledge on the suspect, vehicles, or overall case to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or to reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.