HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A deadly shooting investigation prompted a heavy police presence in southwest Houston on Thursday.
Officers responded to the shooting at around 6:37 p.m. at 11700 Southwest Freeway.
Authorities say that the incident involved two vehicles, including a Prius and a Charger, which were in a minor accident. After the accident, the driver of the Charger fled and encountered a driver of a red car, firing shots and struck him, police said. Police say the driver of the red car, who was shot, then drove to a Shell gas station.
According to police, the driver of the red car was taken to a hospital and was later pronounced dead.
Police believe the suspect took off in a different vehicle, which was described as a gray-colored Audi.
Details remain limited about what led up to the shooting, and the suspect has not been identified.
An investigation is ongoing.
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