Multiple law enforcement agencies, including those from neighboring university campuses, are assisting in the search for a shooting suspect after one man was killed Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston police.
Officers with METRO, the University of Houston, and Texas Southern University are assisting the Houston Police Department as a manhunt begins for the alleged shooter.
Investigators believe the suspect is possibly injured and is running.
Police say the shooting happened in the 3300 block of Reeves Street, which is less than a mile away from both UH and TSU campuses.
Although details are limited, authorities said one man was taken to the hospital, where he died.
South Central officers are at a shooting scene 3300 Reeves. Adult male deceased at the hospital. Suspect fled on foot and might be injured. TSU PD, UH PD and Metro PD are assisting in searching the area. 202 pic.twitter.com/QE5TykZcpu
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 20, 2023
The shooting comes one week after an unrelated incident when a Texas Southern University Police Department officer working security at an apartment complex opened fire on a suspect who got away.