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Man found shot, killed near vehicle with engine running at Houston’s Third Ward, police say

Investigation underway after a man was found dead in Houston's Third Ward, police say (KPRC)

HOUSTON – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead on the street at Houston’s Third Ward early Saturday, according to police.

HPD Lt. R. Willkens said officers received a call for a shooting in the 3200 block of Simmons at around midnight.

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Police found the man at the corner of Simmons with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said a vehicle was found nearby with its engine running.

Willkens said officers inspected the vehicle and found drugs inside.

Witnesses told police that a newer model white-colored SUV took off from the scene at a high rate of speed on Burkett.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call HPD’s Major Assaults unit at 713-308-3100.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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