Houston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Jefferson Street on Monday, May 4, 2020.
Houston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Jefferson Street on Monday, May 4, 2020.
Photo: OnScene.TV
Houston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Jefferson Street on Monday, May 4, 2020.
Houston police investigate a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Jefferson Street on Monday, May 4, 2020.
Photo: OnScene.TV
Man shot, killed in downtown Houston brawl
A man was shot and killed during a brawl in downtown Houston late Monday night.
The man was with a group on Jefferson and Travis streets when a car pulled up around 11:45 p.m., according to Houston police detective Sean Overstreet. People inside the vehicle started fighting with the group standing on the corner, when someone pulled a gun and opened fire.
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The victim was struck and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Overstreet said. Nearby surveillance cameras captured the violence. It will play a key role in identifying the shooter, he said.
The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
Anyone with information is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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