Man shot and killed during suspected drug deal in northeast Houston, police say

Monday, December 12, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was shot and killed after a possible drug deal in northeast Houston overnight, according to police.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 8600 block of Mesa Drive near Laura Koppe, not far from KIPP Legacy Preparatory School, Houston police said.
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Investigators said there was some sort of disagreement or disturbance, possibly over a narcotics transaction, when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire.

"That member who was shot tried to flee the scene in a gray vehicle, made it a short ways onto Mesa Drive. At that point, he succumbed to the injuries he received from the shooting," Lt. Tim Trometer said.
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Investigators did not have a description of the gunman or a suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information about what happened is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department.
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