HOUSTON – A deadly early-morning incident in southeast Houston is being investigated as a potential shooting by Houston police.
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Possible shooting in South Acres
What we know:
Lieutenant J.P. Horelica says officers with the Southeast Patrol Division were called about a major crash on Hickok Hicock Lane in the Cloverland neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, police found a single vehicle sitting on its side.
The Houston Fire Department arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
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While gathering evidence at the scene, investigating officers found evidence pointing to the scene being a possible shooting. Lieutenant J.P. Horelica stated that evidence suggests a shooting may have taken place prior to or during the incident.
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death or officially ruled the incident a homicide. The victim’s identity has not been released.
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