Authorities in southeast Houston are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Tuesday morning. Police were called to the 7100 block of Golfway Street around 5:30 a.m. after a man flagged down officers next to an unresponsive person, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The man who flagged down police has been detained. Details about the events leading to the shooting are still unclear, according to FOX 26 Houston.
The identity of the deceased has not been released. It is unknown how, or if, the detained individual is connected to the incident. The Houston Police Department has not provided a description of the victim. Crime scene units and additional officers are at the location collecting evidence as the investigation continues.
ABC13 reported that the victim is a woman, and the man in custody is suspected of being the shooter. Authorities said a disturbance occurred between the two, who both appear to be homeless, before the shooting. Houston Police Department Det. Flora said, "As of right now, we're still canvassing the area. Hopefully, we get some video of the actual altercation, which should shed some light on the investigation," and added, "We do believe we have the shooter in custody, being questioned. We recovered his firearm, and we don't believe there are any other outstanding suspects." The investigation is ongoing.
