Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9500 Southwest Freeway

September 9, 2024- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 9500 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) service road about 10:50 a.m. on Saturday (September 7).

The victim is identified as Miguel Rodriguez, 49.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Lovelace and M. Hughey reported:

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division detectives responded to a crash at the above address. A preliminary investigation determined a red Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling southbound on the service road when it left the roadway and struck a power line pole. The vehicle flipped onto its left side. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the driver, Mr. Rodriguez, deceased.

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences responded to the scene and, upon further investigation, determined Rodriguez had suffered a gunshot wound. HPD Homicide Division detectives responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.

At this time, there are no known witnesses or suspects in the shooting.

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

VHS/SOA 9-9-24
Inc. #127065924