Overview
- Officers responded to a shots-fired call and found a man believed to be about 30 to 40 years old dead at the scene after his vehicle crashed into a fence.
- A witness told investigators the victim had been feeding homeless people when a man approached, demanded money and then tried to take the vehicle at gunpoint.
- Police say the suspect fired as the victim attempted to drive away and then fled on foot before officers located and detained him.
- The detained suspect is 30 years old and was taken to a local hospital with minor scrapes and arm injuries; authorities have not released names or announced charges.
- The case is part of a series of recent Houston shootings and police have asked the public to share tips and surveillance video to help active investigations.