Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 1570 South Dairy Ashford Road

The fatal shooting of a robbery suspect at 1570 South Dairy Ashford Road about 5:10 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 20) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The identity of the male suspect, 16, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Burrow and R. Watson reported:

Officers responded to a shooting call at the business at the above address and observed a male with apparent gunshot wounds.  Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Evidence indicates the male and another male attempted to commit an armed robbery of the business, which resulted in a shootout with employees.  One male was shot and the other fled on foot.  None of the employees was injured.

Anyone with information on the identity of the wanted suspect or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.