Person of interest identified, released in east Houston shooting investigation
HOUSTON - UPDATE: Houston police say they identified, questioned and released a person of interest. Police say after speaking with the person seen in surveillance video leaving the scene, it was determined he had no information regarding the shooting and was released.
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The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a person of interest following a deadly shooting over the weekend.
The shooting occurred around 1:15 p.m. Sunday at 2002 Runnels Street, police said.
Police said the victim, Kristen Askew, 26, left an apartment at 1900 Runnels Street and walked to a convenience store to buy some items.
That’s when, police said, Askew got into a fight in the parking lot and was shot.
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Askew was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The person of interest is described only as a white or Hispanic male on a bicycle.
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If you have any information on who this person is, contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.