Happening overnight: An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed during a confrontation with two masked men outside his SE Houston home, police said.
According to HPD Lt. R. Willkens, officers received reports of a shooting in the 8400 block of Safeguard Street near Bellfort Avenue shortly after midnight.
Willkens said a homeowner and his girlfriend heard a noise in his backyard and went to check. He then saw two people with masks on. Later, the homeowner went toward the front and opened their garage door. That is when police said he was met by the same two suspects. Investigators said the homeowner and his girlfriend had a verbal confrontation with the two suspects, which turned physical. Willkens said one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot the homeowner several times before both men fled.Police do not have a clear description of the two suspects. Lt. Willkens said officers believe they wore “COVID-style” masks at the time of the shooting.
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