Houston shooting: Man shot and killed after armed confrontation at food truck
Houston - A man was shot and killed in southwest Houston late Saturday evening after a confrontation at a nearby food truck escalated.
The incident began near the 6200 block of Chimney Rock around 9:30 p.m. when three men approached the victim at a food truck, asking him for $20. The victim told the men he would get the money and walked to a nearby apartment. Instead of returning with the cash, he returned armed with a pistol.
According to reports, the victim pointed the gun at the three men but did not fire. In response, the men opened fire on the victim, striking and fatally wounding him. The suspects then fled the scene on foot, heading west on Elm Street.
Although one of the suspects has been identified, no arrests have been made as of this time. Houston police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.