Homeless man shot to death while sleeping behind Houston business, police say

The Houston Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting on Fondren.

A man was sleeping on the ground behind a business when someone walked up and shot him to death, Houston police say.

The shooting occurred around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 3800 block of Fondren Road.

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Police say the man, 53, is believed to be homeless. 

According to detectives, the unidentified suspect shot him and then ran northbound toward Westpark Drive.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 18 to 25 years old, with a thin build. He is said to be under 6 feet tall. 

Police say the suspect was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, light gray jogger pants and white shoes. He had a black backpack with straps over each shoulder.

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