A man was shot Monday in the 7900 block of Lichen Lane in Spring, turning a residential stretch of the Memorial Northwest area into an active crime scene as Harris County Precinct 4 deputies swarmed the neighborhood.
Deputies said the wounded man, an adult, was treated by EMS at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital. Investigators stayed behind to collect evidence and canvass the area for witnesses.
What Deputies Are Saying
Constable Mark Herman described the scene as “PRECINCT 4 LIVE: SHOOTING INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY” in a post on his office’s Facebook page, noting that deputies responded to the 7900 block of Lichen Lane and that the victim, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. The post did not include any information about a suspect or a possible motive.
Where The Shooting Happened
The 7900 block of Lichen Lane sits in the Memorial Northwest area of Spring in unincorporated Harris County, within the 77379 ZIP code. Property listings show multiple single-family homes along that stretch of Lichen Lane with Spring addresses, per Redfin.
Investigation Still Active
Precinct 4 officials said the investigation remains active, with deputies and detectives working the scene to piece together what led up to the gunfire. The constable’s office urged residents to follow its Instagram account and download the “C4 NOW” mobile app for updates on the case, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
