Man Shot and Killed in East Houston; Investigation Underway

On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the 13800 block of Corpus Christi after a caller reported a male laying on the ground with a gunshot wound. The victim, a black male in his 30s, told the witness he had been shot. He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives are investigating the incident, though no witnesses have been located. Authorities believe the victim may have been a homeless individual who frequented the area. His identity is pending confirmation by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).