Fatal Shooting Probe at 6401 Deihl Rd

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 6401 Deihl Road about 11:45 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 25).

The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Olive and Detective T. Tyler reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the intersection T C Jester Boulevard and West Tidwell Road. Officers found an adult female who stated she was trying to transport a male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the hospital. Responding Houston Fire Department pronounced the male deceased.

According to a witness, the deceased male tried to rob another male at 6401 Deihl Road when he was shot.

The investigation is ongoing.

Public Release. More on this here.