Man suspected in fatal shooting near Third Ward identified, still on the run

Caleb Solomon, 20. (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – Officers with the University of Houston Police Department and Texas Southern University Police Department are assisting METRO police in the search for a man involved in a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon, according to HPD.

The gunman, identified as Caleb Solomon, 20, has been charged with murder.

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The shooting was reported at 3:27 p.m. at a residence, located in the 3300 block of Reeves Street, near South Central Houston and the Greater Third Ward.

Officers found an unresponsive man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The 27-year-old victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The suspect reportedly fled on foot and may be injured.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Solomon is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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