Houston Crime: Man fatally shot at Alief apartments, several firearms discovered inside

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Houston police searching for suspect in fatal Alief shooting

One man was found dead at an apartment in Alief. Police are searching for the suspect.

The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on 7425 Cook Road on Tuesday.

Around 10:30p.m. officials say HPD and Houston Fire Department both responded to calls of gun shots heard at an apartment complex.

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Police arrived to find a man near the front entry and sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The man shot was described as 62 years old, but no other information was released.  The Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences is verifying the victim's identity.

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The authorities searched the townhouse and found multiple guns and checked for other people inside.

Police say they believe people inside could have escaped through the back door.

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Police searched the area for the shooter but was not successful finding him.

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Authorities say witnesses seen a man running away from the scene with no shirt on. 

The police are still investigating and speaking with witnesses, and more information will be released.

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