Man killed after family dispute escalates into shooting; search for suspect ongoing, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One person is dead after a family dispute escalated into a fatal shooting in a southwest Houston home on Sunday afternoon, police said.

According to Houston police, the shooting happened at a residence on Whittingham Lane near Longcommon Drive and was reported at about 4:40 p.m.

The victim has only been identified as a man in his 30s. Police say he was shot in the chest after a family dispute turned violent. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Police are still searching for the suspect who reportedly fled the scene in a purple Maserati.

This is a developing story. Eyewitness News is continuing to gather facts.

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