Houston Police Department

08/27/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10401 West Bellfort Avenue

August 27, 2024- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another found at 10401 West Bellfort Avenue about 3:35 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 26).

The identity of the deceased victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. Sharp and E. May reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found a male lying on the side walk. He had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

A second male victim, 40, was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

At this time, there is no known motive or suspect(s).

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.