Crime & Safety

Houston PD Investigate Deadly Shooting Of A Man On Oct. 26th

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 2701 North Durham Drive about 6:40 p.m. on Saturday (October 26).

October 28, 2019 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 2701 North Durham Drive about 6:40 p.m. on Saturday (October 26).

The victim, William Thomas, 36, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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HPD Homicide Division Officers K. Clark, J. Pickett and M. Nicotra reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at a music studio at the above address and found Mr. Thomas lying in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported Thomas to the hospital.

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A witness overheard a verbal altercation which led to the shooting. The suspects, described only as two black males possibly in their early 30s, fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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