Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found in the 1300 block of East 29th Street about 12:55 a.m. on Saturday (October 18).
The identity of the deceased male, 51, is is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Smith and K. Hale reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call behind a convenience store at the above address. Officers located a male who had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Officers also detained the alleged male shooter, 35, at the scene. He was taken into custody on a charge of unlawful carry of a weapon while intoxicated.
The investigation into the shooting incident is ongoing.