By Chaz Miller, ABC13 Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department said they are searching for at least two suspects who officers believe shot and killed a man during a violent carjacking attempt on the city’s southside.
Officers said the shooting happened near Riverside Park on Calumet Street just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
HPD said officers arrived and found the 42-year-old victim dead from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Officials told ABC13 that the man came to the park to meet his friend, a woman, to reportedly give her some gifts. At one point, police said the man got out of his truck and into another car with the woman before they were approached by two masked suspects who were armed.
They said the suspects ordered the man and woman out of the car and tried to take it, but realized the woman had the keys. The two suspects allegedly then chased after them, but caught up only with the man.
A struggle ensued between the suspects and the man, leading to the shooting, HPD said.
The woman ran to a nearby convenience store, where she called 911, but when officers arrived, the suspects were gone.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call HPD at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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