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Possible suspect detained at deadly shooting scene in Third Ward, HPD says

The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened in the 2800 block of Blodgett Street, which is near the Texas Southern University campus.

Credit: HPD

HOUSTON — A man was killed Tuesday in a shooting near the Texas Southern University campus, according to the Houston Police Department.

According to Houston police, the shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 2800 block of Blodgett Street.

HPD said the TSU Police Department assisted in the investigation.

Houston police said a possible suspect was detained at the scene.

This is a developing story and updates will be added to this article when they become available.

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South Central officers are at a shooting scene 2800 Blodgett. Adult male deceased at the scene, possible suspect detained. Assist by TSU PD. 202 pic.twitter.com/e6IvK9fUot
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 22, 2021

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