Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9550 North Wayside Drive

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male and the wounding of another that occurred at 9550 North Wayside Drive about 11:35 a.m. on Saturday (January 17).
The identity of the deceased male, 16, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Dudley and Detective K. Heaverlo reported:
Officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and located two males inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported one male to an area hospital where doctors pronounced him deceased.
A second male, 15, was also transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
Witnesses reported hearing a car crash which was later identified as the victims’ vehicle striking a curb and then a bridge as they attempted to flee the shooting.  Narcotics were also found in the crashed vehicle.
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.
 
ECR/JKS  1-20-26
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