Houston shooting: Man shot 18 times by suspect on Mansard, another person injured
HOUSTON - Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Tuesday evening.
Details are limited, but officials said the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Mansard.
Officials said one man was killed and a second man was taken to the hospital.
Authorities said the male victim, who was killed brought his car to be worked on at a 24-hour tire shop.
Officials said as an employee was working on the vehicle, a suspect came up from a back street and opened fire several times with a rifle, striking the male victim, who is said to be a Black male in his 30s, 18 times and the employee once.
The suspect involved in the shooting fled the scene with the male victim's wallet. Police said the suspect is described as a Black male armed with an AR-style rifle.
Investigators said they feel this shooting is targeted because of the nature of the shooting.
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