North Houston: Man dead following connected shooting, crash incident near Bush Airport
Man dead following connected shooting, crash incident near Bush Airport
A deadly argument in North Houston ended in a crash and a shooting. Police are still on scene investigating and one man is being questioned.
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating a deadly incident that was reported near Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston traffic: Beltway 8 and John F Kennedy Boulevard
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One man was pronounced dead after a connected shooting and crash Thursday near Bush Intercontinental Airport. Houston Police Detective Shaun Sylvester provided preliminary information that evening.
What we know:
According to HPD Detective Shaun Sylvester, the incident started with an argument in the 2200 block of North Sam Houston Parkway.
A pistol was pulled during the argument, and one person was shot, according to the detective.
The victim was being driven to a hospital in a personal vehicle, but that vehicle then got into a crash on John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Beltway 8.
Police say a man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of that vehicle has reportedly undergone surgery and is expected to recover.
One person is being questioned for their alleged involvement in the incident.
According to family, as well as a friend of the victim, who spoke with FOX 26 on Thursday, the victim is 26-year-old Dequavis Davis. However, police have not yet confirmed the victim's identity.
Dequavis Davis (left) and Corey Heathmon (right). Photo courtesy of Corey Heathmon
What we don't know:
It's not clear if the deceased victim died from the shooting or the crash.
The Source: Houston Police Department