What began as a ride in a dark pickup truck ended in deadly gunfire Monday afternoon in the Acres Homes neighborhood of northwest Houston, according to police. Officers responding to reports of a possible drive-by shooting near Dalview Street and Yorkdale Drive found a man who had been shot several times. Witnesses and investigators said the victim had been riding with suspects in a dark pickup and was shot after he got out of the vehicle. The suspects drove off in a black Chevrolet pickup, and no arrests have been reported.
As reported by ABC13, Houston police called in homicide detectives to take over the investigation. Investigators told ABC13 that the victim knew the suspects and had gone for a ride with them in a black Chevrolet pickup before he stepped out near Dalview Street and was shot multiple times. SkyEye13 captured aerial footage of officers working the scene, the outlet said. Officials have not yet released the victim’s name.
Investigation and tips
Houston police say detectives are pulling surveillance footage and canvassing the surrounding blocks in search of leads. According to the Houston Police Department, the homicide division is the primary contact point for information on the case, and Crime Stoppers continues to operate its anonymous tip line at 713-222-TIPS. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call HPD or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up.
Another violent week in north Houston
The killing adds to a string of recent drive-by incidents in north Houston. A June 10 drive-by that left two people wounded on Fair Street was reported by FOX 26, and a Hoodline report earlier in June, multiple drive-bys across the area, detailed several similar shootings across the broader north Houston area. Residents and public-safety advocates have been warning in recent weeks about what they see as escalating violence in the neighborhood.
Police have not released a possible motive or a suspect description, and investigators are still working to piece together surveillance footage with witness statements, as noted by ABC13. The case remains active, and detectives say they plan to provide updates as new leads develop. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
