Body of John Doe found by witness cleaning dead end of Patrick Street

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 100 West Hamilton Street about 11 a.m. on Monday.   The identity of the victim, 20 to 30 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.   HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Detective J. Roscoe reported:   A witness picking up trash at the dead end of Patrick Street, south of the above address, discovered the body of a black male – with short dreadlocks – who appeared to be deceased from a gunshot wound.  At this time, there are no known witnesses or suspects.