HCSO: Bystander hit by stray bullet while putting gas in his car

Officials say a bystander was hit by a stray bullet during an altercation Friday night in northeast Harris County

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Deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office say they were called out to a parking lot in the 9600 block of N Sam Houston Parkway in Humble around 10:30 p.m. 

Based on preliminary information, there was an alleged altercation happening between two groups when a gunfight ensued. That's when authorities say an innocent bystander, who was on the other side of the parking lot putting gas in his stalled vehicle and was hit by a stray bullet. 

We're told the bystander was not affiliated with the gunfight but those that were involved took off before officers arrived. 

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Currently, deputies say they have no description of suspects, but an investigation remains underway.