The first carjacking occurred in the parking lot in front of a Food Rite. The suspect stole a red Honda Odyssey minivan.
Police say the suspect then went to the Costa Mariposa apartment complex a couple miles down the road where he shot and killed a man. The victim is described as being in his 40s.
They say the carjacker stole a second car, a 2016 white Nissan Maxima, and drove off.
Texas City police believe the man is dangerous and likely has a gun.
They have yet to release a description of the suspect.
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