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Houston Police on the Hunt for Suspect in Fatal Family-Related Shooting in Southeast Houston

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Published on February 26, 2024
Houston Police on the Hunt for Suspect in Fatal Family-Related Shooting in Southeast HoustonSource: Facebook/Houston Police Department

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating a deadly shooting that occurred inside a mobile home in Southeast Houston. The incident left one man dead, reportedly found within a closet with a fatal gunshot wound to the head, as confirmed by local authorities.

Officials responded to an emergency call around 6 p.m. yesterday, at a residence in the 3900 block of Erby Street, near Duval Street. Upon arrival and entry into the mobile home, they discovered the victim in a grim scene, as reported by FOX 26 Houston. Preliminary information suggests that the shooting stemmed from a disagreement between the victim and another family member.

According to details released by the Houston Police, the conflict escalated, leading to one family member shooting the other. The shooter then fled the location before police could apprehend him. The identify of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward as the hunt for the suspected family member continues. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed by the authorities, is believed to be on the run. Details about the nature of the disagreement or the motive behind the shooting have not been made public. KHOU reports that the investigation is ongoing as the Houston Police work to piece together the circumstances of this fatal family dispute.