A late-night shooting near the 6000 block of Bissonnet Street left a 20-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old woman in critical condition early Sunday, according to Houston police. Officers remained on scene into the morning while homicide detectives canvassed the area and collected evidence.
Witnesses told investigators the gunfire erupted during a party at a nearby apartment after a verbal argument escalated and multiple people discharged firearms. Officers found two victims with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead, while the female remained in critical condition, according to MyTexasDaily.
The Houston Police Department has asked anyone with information to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. Officials said the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences would handle next-of-kin notification. Detectives told reporters they were canvassing nearby properties and seeking surveillance or doorbell footage to help determine who fired the shots, according to the Houston Police Department.
Bissonnet Corridor Under Scrutiny
The shooting adds to a string of troubling incidents along the Bissonnet corridor that have prompted stepped-up enforcement and safety projects. City and county efforts, including nightly closure gates and a nearly $29 million federal grant for a corridor redesign aimed at reducing crime and serious crashes, have sought to curb violence and improve public safety, the outlet reported.
Investigators said the case remains active and again urged anyone with video or information to contact HPD Homicide at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. Officials said they will release the victim’s identity once next of kin are notified and more details are confirmed, according to MyTexasDaily.
