Houston authorities are currently probing the death of a young man, aged 17, following an incident on Fulton Street in the north of the city. The shooting, which left one individual dead, occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. yesterday. As reported by the City of Houston official news site, the victim's identity is still under wraps, with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences tasked with informing the next of kin.
Receiving a call about the shooting at 2901 Fulton Street, HPD officers arrived at the scene to discover the male victim already inflicted with a grave gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department paramedics confirmed the tragic expiration of his life on site. The investigation, steered by Sergeants R. Watson and M. Burrows of the HPD Homicide Division, has not yet led to any revelation of witnesses or suspects in this heartbreaking event.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the violence, local law enforcement is appealing to the public for any leads. Information that could break this case wide open is desperately sought, with HPD Homicide Division reachable at 713-308-3600. Alternately, anonymous tips can be directed to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
