Woman shot, killed after refusing to let man use her cell phone

Image 1 of 2

Police say a Houston woman was shot to death after refusing to let a man use her cell phone.

According to investigators, a woman was returning to her townhome on Reed Road around 10:30 p.m. when a man approached her and asked if he could use her phone to make a call. When she said no, police say a struggle ensued and the woman was shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the suspect ran but was soon caught by officers.