A person was found shot in the chest on East 44th Street in Houston's Independence Heights area Thursday afternoon and later died at a hospital, according to authorities. Police had not released the victim's identity or a description of the suspect; FOX 26 reported that the victim was a 70-year-old man and that a suspect fled the scene, as the investigation continued into the evening.
According to Click2Houston, Houston police responded to a report of a person lying on the ground at 218 E. 44th Street, just off North Main Street and near Crosstimbers, on Thursday. As reported by FOX 26 Houston, the shooting occurred on East 44th Street just before 2:30 p.m. The victim received first aid at the scene, was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead there.
Few Details Released So Far
FOX 26 identified the victim as a 70-year-old man and reported that a suspect fled the scene; police had not released the man's identity or a description of the suspect. The response was in the 300 block of East 44th Street, where North Patrol officers were dispatched. The man died after being taken to a hospital.
The shooting occurred on East 44th Street. The circumstances that led to the shooting, along with any potential witnesses, have not been disclosed by authorities.
Investigation Continues
No arrests or suspect descriptions had been announced as of Thursday evening, and the case remained under investigation. Hoodline will update this story as police release additional information about the victim and the circumstances of the shooting.
