Possible drive-by shooting in front of Houston convenience store leaves man dead
The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting on Hillcroft Street.
HOUSTON - A man was killed when someone shot toward a crowd of people outside a convenience store in southwest Houston, police say.
The shooting was reported just before 11 p.m. Monday in the 12500 block of Hillcroft Street near Farwell Drive.
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Police believe there may have been a drive-by shooting while several people were standing outside the store.
Police say people were standing outside of a convenience store on Hillcroft Street when someone began shooting.
One man was shot and transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say it’s unclear at this time if the man who was shot was the intended target.
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There is no description of a suspect at this time.
Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed what happened. Anyone with information is asked to the HPD Homicide Division at (713)308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713)222-TIPS.