Beltway shooting: 1 killed in possible gunfight between two vehicles, officials investigating
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating following a deadly shooting on the Beltway on Tuesday evening.
According to Houston police, officers were called out to Beltway 8, near the US-59 Eastex Freeway, for a report of two vehicles going eastbound on the Beltway and exchanging gunfire.
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Police said as officers continued to the area, they received additional calls, and they found a car at the Mesa exit on the Beltway.
A 24-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's seat. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said two Good Samaritans attempted to save the man’s life by providing CPR. However, they were unsuccessful.
Witnesses told police they saw a white pickup truck of unknown make or model flee the scene.
Officials said there is currently no suspect information as they continue to investigate whether two vehicles were exchanging gunfire, a possible road rage incident, or a targeted incident.