Security guard fatally shoots man outside of bar after argument in west Houston, police say

Sunday, April 24, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A security guard fatally shot a man outside of a bar Saturday night according to Houston Police.

Officers received a call at 2:18 a.m. about a shooting at the 042 Lounge located at the 13700 block of Westheimer.
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Officers said the man and security guard got into an argument, that's when the man went to his car and got a gun.

After the man, who had been a patron at the bar, retrieved a gun from his car, the guard shot and killed him, according to officers.

It is unclear whether shots were exchanged, Houston Police Commander Trey Coleman said.
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Investigators will determine if any criminal charges will be filed.
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