An as yet unidentified male victim was shot multiple times on Wednesday around 9 p.m. at 11100 Albury Drive in southwest Houston. The victim was pronounced dead at Ben Taub General Hospital.

Witnesses told police they saw a black male running from the scene. The victim was apparently gunned down in the street.

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

This article appears in Jul 12-18, 2012.

Jeff Balke is a writer, editor, photographer, tech expert and native Houstonian. He has written for a wide range of publications and co-authored the official 50th anniversary book for the Houston Rockets.