UPDATE - SUSPECT ARRESTED

On Thursday, April 23, 2009 a suspect in this case was identified by UHDPS.  The Houston Police Department questioned and charged the suspect with murder.  The suspect was remanded to the custody of the Harris County Jail.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS:  No suspects have been identified at this time.

WEAPON:  Unknown type of firearm.

SYNOPSIS:  The Houston Police Department is investigating a homicide (shooting) that occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2009, sometime between 7:00 am and 7:15 am.  The incident took place at the Metro bus stop located in the 3400 block of Cullen Boulevard.     The victim is an older white male whose identity has not been establish at this time.  The Houston Police Department is diligently working the case and has requested assistance from the UHDPS in conducting the investigation.  If you witnessed this incident or have any information about this incident please call UHDPS at (713) 743-3333.  

SAFETY TIPS:

Confrontations can occur without provocation, through no fault of your own.  When such confrontations do occur, there are some actions you can take:

• BE ALERT!!
• Be cautious when approached by an unknown person on the street, even the nicest person can have ill intent.
• Remain as calm as possible.Your own initiative and clear thinking are your best defenses.
• The University has more than 70 Emergency call boxes placed strategically around campus, use them! The call goes directly to the UHDPS Dispatch Center.
• Report the incident. Call the police immediately and report what has happened. Call (713) 743-3333 or 911.
• Do not walk alone, if at all possible walk in groups.
• Try to notice details. This can allow you to provide the police with detailed physical and clothing descriptions of the person(s) involved.
• If a vehicle is involved, try to note the vehicle's license plate number or the vehicle's manufacturer, model and color or any other identifying features.

Updates to this alert and past alerts will be posted at https://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/1093/21522/.

You may contact the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at police@uh.edu  

All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to be alert and to be cautious of their surroundings on and away from campus.

In any emergency situation, or if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe and your role in preventing crime, please visit the website of the University of Houston Department of Public Safety at www.uh.edu/police.

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