21-year-old shot, killed after confronting apparent car-break in suspect in Midtown, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Relatives are mourning the loss of a 21-year-old who was one of two people shot during an apparent disturbance in Midtown early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Around 1 a.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Bagby Street. Once they arrived, a large group was found convening, surrounding a victim with a gunshot wound to the arm.

Another victim was found shot in the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The first victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, HPD said.

The deceased victim's family identified him as 21-year-old Julian Comeaux.

Police said that there was a suspect who was breaking into cars near the intersection of Bagby and Hadley before being approached by Comeaux and his friends when a fight broke out.

The suspect reportedly pulled a gun and shot both Comeaux and his friend before fleeing the scene. Police have described the suspect as a black man with his hair in dreadlocks with gold tips. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and reportedly left a shoe at the scene.

According to the victim's friends, Comeaux was set to depart for the Navy this upcoming Friday and was never in trouble.

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