1 dead after being hit by bullet during drive-by shooting in SW Houston, police say

HOUSTON – A person has been pronounced dead after a drive-by shooting in southwest Houston, according to police.

Authorities with the Houston Police Department say the shooting took place in the 5900 block of West Airport Boulevard near Westbury at around 3:30 p.m.

It is unclear what prompted the shooting, and police say the victim was shot in the stomach.

He was later transported to the hospital where he died.

Additionally, officials have released no details on a possible suspect.

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