HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Officials are calling on the community for help after a deadly shooting at a gas station in north Harris County Monday night.
It happened at 8:30 p.m. on Ella Boulevard near Barren Springs.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a white truck, possibly a Ford F-150, was seen eastbound on Barren Springs when someone in the truck opened fire toward the gas station. A man standing in front of the gas station was hit.
The truck then drove away. The man shot was believed to be in his early 20s and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary details led sheriff’s office officials to believe an assault rifle was used.
This was also the same area where a previous shooting happened. Two men were killed in an ambush-style attack in January.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the area is known for a lot of activity, but they hope to work with the community to reduce crime.
“This was always a busy intersection, a lot of activity around these stores, and so somebody out there saw something, possibly got information or more accurate information on the truck,” Gonzalez said. “So if anybody has any information, please, let us do our jobs these guys can clear these cases but we need the public’s help.”
Gonzalez said he plans to be out in the area Tuesday night as part of National Night Out and continue efforts to build connections with the community to solve crimes like this one.