Man dies after shooting, crash in southwest Houston
The Houston Police Department investigates a shooting on Wilcrest.
HOUSTON - Police say a driver crashed after he was shot in southwest Houston. He did not survive his injuries.
The incident was initially reported as a crash around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday in the 8500 block of Wilcrest Drive.
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Authorities arrived and discovered that a vehicle had sideswiped a telephone pole and then crashed into a carport.
Police say a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound to his side. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to HPD, a witness reported hearing a gunshot and then hearing a vehicle speeding and crashing.
At this time, there is no known motive or suspect.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.