A deadly shooting unfolded Wednesday evening in Houston, leaving one man dead, as the suspect reportedly fled the scene, according to the Houston Police Department.
Officers responded to the incident on the 2000 block of Broadway. In a statement obtained by FOX 26 Houston, officials disclosed that a man was found deceased upon their arrival. The suspect involved has not been apprehended and is on the run as of the latest reports.
The Houston Police provided further confirmation of the shooting via social media. "Eastside officers are at a shooting scene. 2000 Broadway. Adult male deceased at the scene. Suspect fled the scene," the department posted, as per their official X account.
Eastside officers are at a shooting scene. 2000 Broadway. Adult male deceased at the scene. Suspect fled the scene. 202 pic.twitter.com/oVLaK3rave
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 9, 2024
As of now, specific details surrounding the motive of the shooting, or the identity of the victims have not been released. The Houston Police Department continues its investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward.