North Houston: Shooting victim found dead by girlfriend after suspicious FaceTime call, police say

Girlfriend finds victim dead near Houston's North Main Street, police say

Police say the victim was approached while on a call with his girlfriend, then the call got quiet after he started running.

HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after someone was found dead by his girlfriend in north Houston, police say.

Houston crime: Girlfriend finds victim dead

What we know:

Police responded to a shooting call at about 9 p.m. Saturday around the 7400 block of North Main Street.

According to Houston Police Lieutenant Khan, the victim was on a FaceTime call with his girlfriend while seated at a bus stop.

While on the call, another male approached the victim, and they had a "friendly conversation." Police say the victim then suddenly started running, and the call got quiet.

The girlfriend tracked his location via iPhone, then found her boyfriend deceased, lying in a grassy area nearby.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified at this time.

There is no information on any suspects.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about this incident can call one of the following agencies:

• HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
• Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)