The fatal shooting of a male at 3826 Faulkner Street about 11 p.m. on Wednesday (April 3) is being referred to a Harris County grand jury.
The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The male shooter, a security guard, was not injured in the incident.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant K. Meek and Detective M. Perez reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found an unresponsive male with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.
A preliminary investigation determined a security officer attempted to break up a disturbance between the male (deceased) and another person in the complex. The male, who appeared to be impaired. became irate, went to his apartment and retrieved his weapon. He then returned and pointed the gun at the security guard. Fearing for his life, the security guard discharged his weapon and struck the male.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and determined the case would be referred to a grand jury.
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