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HPD investigating after 61-year-old man shot to death in Independence Heights area

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The Houston Police Department is investigating after a 61-year-old man was shot to death in the Independence Heights area.

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Fox26 Houston
Houston crime: 1 killed in Independence Heights area shooting, authorities investigating (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting on Thursday afternoon in Houston. According to Houston police, the shooting occurred on East 44th Street in the Independence Heights area of Houston, just before 2:30 p.m. Officials said one person was shot in the chest.
ABC 13 Houston
Investigation underway after man shot to death in Independence Heights area, HPD says (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death in the Independence Heights area on Thursday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
ABC 13 Houston
HPD investigating after 61-year-old man shot to death in Independence Heights area (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Oct 9, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a 61-year-old man was shot to death in the Independence Heights area.