Pedestrian shot while walking home from work in Spring Branch

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SPRING BRANCH, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was shot in the leg while walking home from work near Pitner Road and Roma Street in Spring Branch, said Houston Police Department Lieutenant Wilkens

At about 9:30 p.m. the pedestrian was walking home after having a few beers at work when a black car drove past him and opened fire in an alleyway near Pitner Road and Roma Street, according to Wilkens.

The man said he felt his leg hurt after being struck. He didn't want to call an ambulance until witnesses decided to call for him. He is expected to be OK.

Investigators are working to find the black car that is believed to be involved in the shooting.