Police say innocent bystander shot and killed in N. Houston

Monday, March 20, 2017
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A young mother was shot and killed in north Houston Sunday morning.

Police say she was an innocent bystander trying to get home.
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According to police, people had just left Club Panda and were in traffic on west Little York off I-45.

The victim has been identified by her mother as 21-year-old Essence Derouen. She leaves behind a 6-year-old son.

Police say Derouen was in her car when a gunman started shooting towards the club.
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Police say the gunman got into a white or silver Buick Lesabre and took off with other people. If you know anything you're urged to call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.

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