Victim identified in deadly drive-by shooting at an east Harris County home

Monday, September 27, 2021
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities have identified the man who was shot to death inside an east Harris County home Sunday morning by someone in a vehicle outside.

Anthony Lanza, 21, was pronounced dead at the hospital following the shooting, according to Harris County authorities.



It happened around 5:30 a.m. in the 14600 block of Waldine Street near Beltway 8 and the East Freeway.
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Lanza was reportedly inside the home when someone drove by and opened fire, according to the sheriff's office.

He was shot several times and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
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Two other adults and a toddler were also inside the home when the shooting happened, deputies said. No one else was injured.



There was no word on the suspect, the vehicle involved or a motive.

Anyone with info is asked to call HCSO at 713-274-9100 or CrimeStoppers at 713-222-8477.
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