Man in his 20s killed, mother injured after shooting in northeast Houston, HPD says
The incident happened at a gathering for mourners after a funeral.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A gunman in a fatal double shooting involving a mother and son in northeast Houston is on the run, and an active investigation is underway, authorities said.
According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting happened near the intersection of Mesa Drive and Ley Road on Saturday evening.
Investigators at the scene told Eyewitness News that the mother and son were shot, and the son, a man in his 20s, was declared dead at the scene.
Detective Reyes with HPD said investigators interviewed the mother at the hospital and have gathered that the suspect, who they also say is a man in his 20s, fled the scene on foot.
Bystanders watching the investigation told ABC13 it happened in the parking lot of a lounge as a funeral repass was taking place.
"We were here from a funeral," said Sheila Swayzer. "We were just here trying to mend with people. It's devastating."
Police urge anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.
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