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Houston police search for cyclist accused of shooting driver
Houston police are searching for a cyclist accused of shooting and killing a driver on Wednesday.
HOUSTON - Police are investigating after a person was found shot in a crashed car in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning.
Deadly shooting, crash on Comal Street
What we know:
According to police, the incident was reported in the 7900 block of Comal Street at around 10:45 a.m.
Someone called 911 to report that a person was shot in a vehicle and hit a pole. The person in the car has been pronounced deceased.
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Houston Comal Street shooting, crash: Full police report
A driver was pronounced deceased following a shooting that led to a crash in Southeast Houston on Wednesday. Houston Police Detective Cory Sharp provided information at the scene.
According to Detective Cory Sharp, the driver of the vehicle was shot during a confrontation with a person on a bicycle.
The cyclist allegedly shot the driver and fled the scene. The driver then struck a telephone pole.
What we don't know:
The victim has not been identified at this time. Det. Sharp described the victim as a Black man in his mid-40's, but he remains unnamed.
Authorities have not confirmed a description of the suspect.
A resident near the scene reported a break-in at their home, but it's not clear if the break-in is related to the shooting.
What you can do:
Anyone who has information can call one of the following agencies:
- HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.