HOUSTON, TX – A seemingly ordinary night at a Southeast Houston bar took a tragic turn when a dispute ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred at Latina’s bar on Telephone Road in the Gulf Gate area, casting a somber shadow over the local community.
Houston police reported that the victim, who was working as a doorman, was fatally shot by a disgruntled customer. The altercation erupted around 1:40 a.m. when the customer, instead of defusing the situation, drew a firearm and opened fire. The doorman succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The violence did not end there. Another man, an innocent bystander, was struck in the leg by a bullet. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to recover.
Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, described as a man in his early twenties with a buzz cut. After the shooting, he was last seen fleeing north on Telephone Road. The police have been canvassing the area, speaking with witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage to gather more information.
The crime scene remained active hours after the incident, with Houston Police Department’s crime scene and homicide units working diligently to piece together the sequence of events. The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Residents and patrons of the area expressed their shock and dismay over the violence that shattered the peace of their community. The bar, a popular local spot, has been a place for social gatherings and is now the site of a tragic loss.
As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the senseless act that claimed a life and disrupted the lives of many others. Police are hopeful that with the public’s assistance, they will soon apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous crime.