Astros fan hit in the head by falling bullet during celebratory gunfire while watching game

Sunday, November 6, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A stray bullet struck a man while he was watching Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.

Officers arrived at the 9300 block of East Avenue O at about 10:20 p.m.
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Upon arrival, they found the man had been shot in the back of the head.

According to HPD, the man was said to be with family watching Game 6 of the World Series outside when he said it felt like a hammer had struck him on the back of the head.
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Police have said that they believe it was possibly celebratory gunfire since it occurred after the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.

The man was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive, HPD said.
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