HCSO: Man found shot in head near park in Channelview

HOUSTON – A man was found shot in the back of the head near Meadowbrook Park in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies told KPRC 2 News that a fisherman found the man's body on a trail in the 17000 block of River Road next to a lake around 6 a.m. Friday.

Homicide investigators remained on the scene late into the morning.

Deputies said the victim is a Hispanic man in his late 20s to early 30s. His identity has not been released pending an autopsy.

Investigators said the death may be connected to another case Friday morning in which a man was found burned to death in a car 14 miles away in northeast Houston because of evidence found at both scenes.

Investigators are now trying to determine how the two homicides are connected.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).