POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6607 West Fuqua Street

May 20, 2025 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 6607 West Fuqua Street about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday (May 18).

The victim is identified as Michael Simmons, 42.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant W. Elsbury and Detectives D. Arnold, J. Diaz and A. Hernandez reported:  

Officers responded to a report of a shooting in a business parking lot at the above address and learned the victim had been shot at least one time.  He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Further investigation determined the victim may have been involved in a verbal dispute with a group of individuals immediately before the shooting.  The group consisted of two black males, approximately 17 to 20 years old and a black female, approximately 17 to 20 years old.  Immediately after the shooting all three were seen running on foot westbound from the location.

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



JKS/SOA   5-20-25
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