Houston Man Brutally Shot to Death Over $20

Fatal Shooting at Food Truck

A man was shot to death Saturday night following an altercation at a food truck in southwest Houston.

Altercation Details

According to Commander James Dale of the Houston Police Department, the situation began around 9:30pm when three men approached the food truck asking for $20. Another man at the scene offered to get the money, but he returned with a pistol instead. He aimed the gun at the three men, prompting them to open fire on him.

Suspects and Investigation

The gunfire resulted in the death of the man who had brought the pistol. The three suspects then fled the scene in a car. Police have identified one of the suspects and have obtained clear surveillance video of the incident, which is aiding their ongoing investigation.

SPACE CITY PLAGUED WITH CRIME

Houston is no stranger to violent and deadly crimes. In fact, Space City has landed on numerous lists, all highlighting how dangerous and violent the city is. According to one list, Houston is plagued with violent crimes, including rape, robbery, and assaults.

The city boasting a crime rate of 56.23 per 1,000 residents. To simplift this, it basically means that 1 in 18 people will likely experience a crime, making Houston the number 1  most violent city in Texas.

Houston landed on another list, pointing out how incredibly dangerous the city is. According to their statistics, nearly 11% of crimes commited in Houston are violent. A whopping 43% of crimes are property-related.

You can check out the full list of dangerous city below.