Houston Crime: Man killed after heated argument turns deadly

The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in southeast Houston that left a man dead after an argument escalated into gunfire. 

A shooting was reported around 3:00 a.m. at the Redford Apartment Homes Monday morning. 

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Responding officers found a man near his car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced the man dead at the scene.

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Witnesses say an argument between multiple men led to a fistfight in the apartment complex's courtyard.

Police say in the midst of the fight, someone pulled out a gun and shot the victim. In an attempt to get away, the victim ran but collapsed near his car. 

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