Suspect arrested after allegedly shooting man over $20 in southeast Houston

Monday, September 17, 2018
Suspect shoots man over $20
Police say a suspect shot a man over $20.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police say a fight over $20 led to the shooting of one man and the arrest of another overnight in southeast Houston.



Authorities tell Eyewitness News the suspect showed up to a home in the 6600 block of Reed Road.



He and a man at the home got into an argument outside of the house. The suspect claimed the victim stole the money from him.



The suspect then allegedly pulled out a gun, shot the other man in the stomach and took off.



The injured man is expected to survive.



An officer had a description of the suspect's car. He found him at a gas station and arrested him.



The names of the suspect and the victim have not yet been released.



The suspect is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.



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