Investigators were working to determine what happened before a man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Southeast Houston. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Investigators were working to determine what happened before a man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Southeast Houston.
It happened in the parking lot of the Valero on MLK Boulevard and Southlea Street at about 10 p.m. Friday.
Officers found a man with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the gas station.
He died at the scene.
Police said a person was taken into custody, but it was unclear what charges they would face.
Investigators were asking anyone with information to call Crime Stopper at (713) 222-TIPS.
Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.
About the AuthorCathy Hernandez headshotCathy Hernandez
Reporter, family-oriented, sports fanatic, proud Houstonian.
Homeowner shot in killed during a reported burglary at Memorial area residence
▶ 0:44
Homeowner shot in killed during a reported burglary at Memorial area residence🎢Weather Rollercoaster: From the 80s Today to the 60s Tomorrow—But When Exactly?!
▶ 1:03
🎢Weather Rollercoaster: From the 80s Today to the 60s Tomorrow—But When Exactly?!Are freezes finished in Houston?
▶ 1:12
Are freezes finished in Houston?Houston attorney back in jail as police investigate possible murder of man who went missing in 2024
▶ 1:41
Houston attorney back in jail as police investigate possible murder of man who went missing in 2024Is there a serial killer in Houston? KPRC 2 looks into the case.
▶ 0:54
Is there a serial killer in Houston? KPRC 2 looks into the case. What does rain percentage actually mean?
▶ 0:59
What does rain percentage actually mean?What we know about the Hitchcock mayor after his organized crime arrest
▶ 0:50
What we know about the Hitchcock mayor after his organized crime arrestGalveston County officials: Illegal gambling sites fueled crime in Hitchcock
▶ 1:09
Galveston County officials: Illegal gambling sites fueled crime in HitchcockOperation Zero Traction targets street racing and drunk driving across Houston
▶ 0:55
Operation Zero Traction targets street racing and drunk driving across HoustonTop news Feb. 20
▶ 2:47
Top news Feb. 20 Magnolia ISD approves daily prayer period under new Texas law
▶ 1:26
Magnolia ISD approves daily prayer period under new Texas lawWhat is driving Houstonians to the polls?
▶ 1:00
What is driving Houstonians to the polls?’Her body is still in the river somewhere’: Camp Mystic seeks to reopen after deadly flood
▶ 0:47
‘Her body is still in the river somewhere’: Camp Mystic seeks to reopen after deadly floodIs Harris County offering enough accessible way to vote?
▶ 0:36
Is Harris County offering enough accessible way to vote?Explaining Magnolia ISD’s optional daily prayer period
▶ 0:28
Explaining Magnolia ISD’s optional daily prayer periodNASA getting closer to orbiting the moon with space crew for first time in 50 years!
▶ 0:41
NASA getting closer to orbiting the moon with space crew for first time in 50 years!Cool down coming this weekend
▶ 0:51
Cool down coming this weekendHitchcock mayor, who also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant sup., arrested after gambling raids
▶ 0:35
Hitchcock mayor, who also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant sup., arrested after gambling raidsThere’s a new burn risk warning on vape devices
▶ 1:03
There’s a new burn risk warning on vape devicesMan arrested after Fort Bend deputies say he tried to lure student inside his vehicle
▶ 0:30
Man arrested after Fort Bend deputies say he tried to lure student inside his vehicleTop headlines for Feb. 19
▶ 2:21
Top headlines for Feb. 19Magnolia ISD votes to allow daily prayer period under Senate Bill 11
▶ 1:33
Magnolia ISD votes to allow daily prayer period under Senate Bill 11How the Rocky Mountains influence U.S. weather
▶ 0:47
How the Rocky Mountains influence U.S. weatherOur Town: Near Northside
▶ 0:37
Our Town: Near NorthsideInside Delta flight forced to return to Hobby Airport
▶ 1:59
Inside Delta flight forced to return to Hobby AirportPrevious photoNext photo