HOUSTON — A man was shot to death during an argument with his girlfriend and her father after he started to call her names, according to Houston police.
The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday outside of a home on Stassen Street, which is near Scott Street and Bellfort Avenue in southeast Houston.
According to police, three men were at a club celebrating a birthday. While they were at the club, one of the men got into an argument with his girlfriend. The men left the club and went to the house, where the girlfriend and her father showed up and the three started arguing. At some point during the argument, the father pulled out a gun and started shooting, police said.
"The father was upset about the name-calling and shot our victim who is dead on the scene," HPD Lt. Willkens said. "We know possibly somewhere around nine shots were fired."
The two other men were hit in the shooting, but they're expected to be OK.
Meanwhile, a search is underway for the gunman and his daughter.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788.