Family tells ABC13 loved one shot, killed was buying gaming console in W. Houston near Galleria

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Monday, May 22, 2023
Man buying game console for son shot near Galleria, family says
The shooting happened near the Galleria area at the Post Oak at Woodway apartment complex. The family told ABC13 the victim was buying the game for his young son.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One man is dead following a robbery near the Galleria area on Sunday, according to Houston police.

Investigators were called to the Post Oak at Woodway apartment complex and found one man suffering from a gunshot wound.

According to HPD, the 21-year-old man was robbed and shot after reportedly meeting up with someone at the complex to purchase a gaming console that he saw on the app Offer Up.

The man's family confirmed to ABC13 that he and his wife were there to purchase the item for their young son.

He was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police did not elaborate on a suspect description, and said there are no arrests at this time.

An investigation is currently underway.