Baytown man charged with murder following early morning fight at bar

BAYTOWN, Texas - One man is now facing murder charges following a deadly fight on Thursday in Baytown.

Baytown shooting: Man facing murder charges

What we know:

Baytown police said the shooting occurred at approximately midnight on January 23 when officers responded to a shots fired call at a bar in the 4900 block of Main Street. 

When officers arrived, they found a 41-year-old man with a gunshot wound. 

Officials said life-saving aid was immediately rendered until Baytown Fire and EMS took over CPR efforts. 

The man was taken to Houston Methodist-Baytown Hospital where he later died. 

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A preliminary investigation revealed that the 41-year-old victim was involved in a physical fight with two known people, a man and a woman, prior to the shooting. 

Officers later located the suspect's vehicle at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road. 

After a perimeter was established, officials said both individuals were taken into custody without incident. 

The male suspect, later identified as 32-year-old Njoroge Kuria, was charged with murder. 

Njoroge Kuria

Officials said the female suspect was detained for questioning, but was later released. 

The case remains under investigation.

What we don't know:

It's unclear what led up to the physical fight that ended with the 41-year-old man being shot. 

Officials haven't identified the victim, according to the latest news release.

What you can do:

If you have any information about this deadly shooting, you're asked to contact the Baytown Police Department at (281) 422-8371 or Baytown Crime Stoppers at (281) 427-TIPS.