Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8361 Winkler Drive

The fatal shooting of a robbery suspect at 8361 Winkler Drive about 6:10 a.m. today (May 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Persad and L. Yasin reported:
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a business at the above address and upon arrival found a male suffering from a gunshot wound lying behind the purchase counter. Paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene.
On further investigation officers learned the male had attempted to rob the store and an employee discharged his weapon, shooting the male. The male employee spoke with investigators, was questioned and released.
After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined the case would be referred to a grand jury for review.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
JKS/ECR 5-1-25
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