Houston Police Provide Update on Deadly Third Ward Shooting

Fatal Shooting in Houston's Third Ward

• 🎯 A fatal shooting occurred on Rosewood Street and Ennis Street, near Texas Southern University.
• ⏱️ The incident took place shortly after 2:42 p.m., with the time of death pronounced around that time.

Victim and Suspect Information

• 👤 A young Black male, believed to be under 20 and not a student, was found shot to death inside a vehicle.
• 👥 Witnesses reported seeing two or three other males with the victim at the time of the shooting, who then fled the scene.
• 🕵️ Descriptions were obtained for two suspects: a heavy-set Black male and a skinny Black male, both with dreads. One wore a white shirt and black shorts, the other a multicolored shirt with navy blue pants.

Investigation Details

• ❓ The motive for the shooting, such as robbery or drugs, is currently unknown.
• 🚗 Investigators are working to confirm if the suspects fled in a vehicle or on foot.
• 🗣️ Police have spoken with witnesses in the area who saw the males fleeing and believe they may have been in the car with the victim.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Possible family members of the victim have been contacted, but victim information will be released after giving the family time.
• 🔫 It is believed that only one shot was fired during the incident.