Police: 1 brother killed, another injured in shooting in northwest Houston
The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting on Pitner Road.
HOUSTON - Police say one brother died and another was injured in a shooting overnight in northwest Houston.
The shooting was reported around 12:25 a.m. Friday in the 8600 block of Pitner Road.
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According to police, the two brothers were at a park when they were approached by an unknown suspect who demanded their money.
Before they could react, police say, the suspect fired multiple shots and struck both of them.
A 46-year-old man died at the scene. His 28-year-old brother was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.
The suspect is described only as a black male, wearing all black. Police say he got into a dark sedan and fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.