A suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man at 8409 Westcott Street about 11:20 p.m. on February 21, 2023 is in custody.
LaPatrick Deshawn Mitchell, 25, is charged with murder in the 230th State District Court. A photo of Mitchell is attached to this news release.
The victim is identified as John Williams, 68.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Dunn and Detective M. Hughey reported:
Mr. Williams was found shot inside his residence at the above address and was transported to an area hospital. On May 16, 2023 he was pronounced deceased from complications sustained from the gunshot wounds.
Initial investigation and evidence at the scene developed a person of interest. Further investigation and forensic testing matched Mitchell’s DNA to DNA located at the scene.
After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Mitchell was charged for this role in the shooting. Mitchell is currently serving time for a previous, unrelated charged.