HOUSTON — It was a violent night across the Houston area Thursday night into Friday morning when at least four different deadly shootings were reported in just a matter of hours.
Houston homicide detectives will have their hands full, and anyone with information that could help investigators should call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man killed outside family's home
One of those shootings was reported on Winthrop, just south of Hobby Airport in southeast Houston, at about 7 p.m. Houston police said a man was killed outside his home. Family members said the victim was outside talking to someone, possibly in a red pickup, before the shots rang out.
HPD: Roommate shoots roommate, claims self-defense
Another shooting was reported at a home on Willow in northwest Houston before 3 a.m. — it's a case that will now be referred to a grand jury. Here's the latest update from the Houston Police Department on the case: "The deceased male and victim are roommates at the above address and were involved in a verbal argument that lasted several hours. During the argument the deceased male got a rifle and walked around with it during the argument. The victim became concerned for his safety as the argument progressed. The male then pointed the rifle at the victim, who fearing for his life, then discharged his firearm, striking the male. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene." No names have been released.
Man shot after argument with group of men
On Gulf Bank in north Houston, a deadly shooting was reported at about 7 p.m. Police said a man got into an argument with another group of men at a nearby store. The man was later shot at a nearby apartment complex, and police said multiple suspects could be responsible. Read more about this crime here.
Deadly shooting at a game room
And around 9 p.m., in southeast Houston, a security guard was fatally shot at a suspected illegal game room, police said. The shooting happened in the 7000 block of Lawndale. Police arrived and found the victim dead at the scene. Investigators said overnight they believe the man was guarding an illegal game room that was the target of robbers. Read more here about this story and watch the video below.
Car burglar shot (non-fatal)
Also overnight and in southeast Houston — a shooting was reported in the 10900 block of the Gulf Freeway where a suspected car burglar was shot. This shooting was not deadly, however.
All of these shootings remain under investigation with no arrests or charges immediately announced. Anyone with information that may help investigators should call Houston police.