Houston, TX – A man was killed in a shootout early Saturday morning after a failed attempt to rob a woman at gunpoint in southeast Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident took place around 1 a.m. on Maxwell Lane, south of the Gulf Freeway near Highway 90.
The police reported that a man and a woman had returned from getting food, and as the man went to his apartment, the woman was preparing to leave in her truck. Two individuals allegedly approached her with guns, forcing her out of the truck at gunpoint. Upon hearing the commotion, the man came out of his apartment with his own firearm, leading to a shootout.
During the exchange of gunfire, one of the robbery suspects was fatally shot, while the other fled the scene. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported, and witnesses remained on the scene to cooperate with the authorities.
The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers faced by individuals, even in their own neighborhood. The Houston Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward and assist in their investigation.
The shootout occurred in southeast Houston, resulting in the death of one of the robbery suspects. The Houston Police Department is seeking information from witnesses to aid in their investigation. This incident highlights the potential risks individuals may face, even in their immediate surroundings.