According to Channel 2 news, a male suspect is considered a wanted fugitive after allegedly killing a woman outside their car in an east Houston community early Friday, Houston police reported.
Wilkensg to HPD Lt. Willkens, it occurred in the 11600 block of Wood Shadows Drive close to the East Freeway.
At approximately 1:45 a.m., it was reported that a dark-colored four-door sedan arrived in the vicinity. An adult male and a female, whose association is unclear, emerged out of the car moments later. Allegedly at some stage, the fellow drew out a weapon and discharged the firearm at the lady's back, acWilkensto Lt. Willkens. The guy reportedly returned to his car and dashed off.
The female was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMT. She seemed to be in her late 20s or early 30s.
According to Channe 2, Lt. Wilkens stated it’s unbeknownst if the duo resided in the neighborhood.
An investigation is underway to determine the motive for the murder. Anyone with information, in this case, is asked to call HPD Homicide at 713-308-3600.
Update: According to ABC 13, Houston police are searching for two suspects who were with the victim, now identified as a transgender woman. According to investigators, the incident occurred in a matter of 10 seconds. Investigators stated the deceased was driving her vehicle, a four-door maroon Chrysler 200, with two additional occupants. Reportedly, police stated the woman pulled the car over on Centerwood Drive at Wood Shadows Drive, and she and a man exited.
"Our victim stepped out of the vehicle, was driving another person - it's hard to say - they were dressed in black, possibly a male," Det. Sgt. Thomas Simmons said. "They got out of the backseat. There was one gunshot fired. The victim fell. The suspect returned to the back of the vehicle. The vehicle left."
The suspects allegedly dumped the woman's vehicle two blocks away on a dead-end street.
With a crime rate of 56 per one thousand residents, Houston has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 18. Within Texas, more than 99% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Houston. In fact, after researching dangerous places to live, NeighborhoodScout found Houston to be one of the top 100 most dangerous cities in the U.S.A.
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