Witness: NE Houston shooting kills son, injures mother at repast
Son killed, mother injured in shooting at Houston repast
A shooting following a funeral killed one person in northeast Houston and sent the person's mother to a hospital. A witness spoke about the shooting with FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart.
HOUSTON - A shooting following a funeral on Saturday killed one person in northeast Houston and sent the person's mother to a hospital, according to a witness at the scene.
NE Houston: Mother, son shot at repast
What we know:
Police confirmed a shooting call came in shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday along Mesa Drive near East Houston Road.
Officials at the scene confirmed a male victim had been killed, and a female victim was taken to a hospital for surgery. She is expected to recover.
The suspect reportedly left the scene before police arrived.
A witness tells FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart that loved ones were initially at the scene for a celebration of life following a funeral.
During the event, an argument broke out between two people, and one of the people's mother stepped in to break it up. Allegedly, the other person pulled out a gun and shot the mother and son.
As of Saturday evening, police did not have a suspect in custody.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified at this point.
There is no description of the suspect.
What you can do:
Anyone with more information can call one of the following agencies:
- HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Houston Police and witness Shiela Swayzer