A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting on the 12800 block of Market Street left another man dead. Officers responding last Friday found the victim lying in the street, calling for help. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Detectives in the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division say the suspect confessed to his role in the shooting and was booked into the Harris County Jail. The department also released a booking photo with the announcement.
According to the Houston Police Department, investigators arrested 28-year-old Andre Tronte Green on Saturday and charged him with murder. The agency’s release states that Green "confessed to his role" in the shooting and that a booking photo is attached. HPD said detectives developed leads that led to Green’s arrest and that he remains in custody while the investigation continues. The department has asked anyone with information about the case to contact investigators.
Scene And Identity Verification
First responders reported finding the victim in the roadway, calling out for help, before transporting him to an area hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not released the victim’s name. Officials say identification is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The institute publishes guidance on victim identification and family notification procedures for Harris County, per the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Charges, Court, And Next Steps
Green has been booked into the Harris County Jail and faces a murder charge in the 182nd Criminal District Court, according to the Houston Police Department. The 182nd court handles felony criminal cases in Harris County, as outlined in the Texas Government Code. HPD asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600; media inquiries may be directed to HPD Media Relations at 713-308-3280. Investigators say the case remains active as detectives continue reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
How To Help
Anyone with video, photos, or information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS, submit a tip online, or contact HPD’s Homicide Division directly. Tips can be anonymous and may be eligible for a reward through Crime Stoppers. Authorities say they will release additional details, including a confirmed victim identity, once the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences completes its verification process.
