A fatal shooting occurred at a bar in Southeast Houston, casting a pall over the local community. The incident took place at Latina’s bar, located on Telephone Road in the Gulf Gate area. The tragic event unfolded when a disagreement escalated into violence, resulting in the death of one man and injury to another.
The Houston police reported that the deceased was an employee of the bar, working as a doorman. The altercation began around 1:40 a.m. when a disgruntled patron, instead of calming down, pulled out a gun and started shooting. The doorman was fatally wounded and died at the scene.
The violence didn’t stop with the doorman’s death. Another individual, who was not involved in the dispute, was hit in the leg by a stray bullet. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery.
The suspect, described as a man in his early twenties with a buzz cut, is still at large. After the shooting, he was seen fleeing north on Telephone Road. The police have been conducting a thorough search of the area, interviewing witnesses, and examining surveillance footage to gather more information.
The crime scene was still active several hours after the incident. The Houston Police Department’s crime scene and homicide units have been working tirelessly to reconstruct the sequence of events. The investigation is still ongoing, and the police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their efforts.
The local community, including residents and patrons of the bar, expressed their shock and sadness over the violent incident that disrupted the tranquility of their neighborhood. The bar, a popular gathering spot, is now the site of a tragic loss.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the senseless act that took a life and disrupted many others. The police remain hopeful that with the public’s help, they will soon apprehend the suspect responsible for this horrific crime.