The Brief

An investigation is underway after authorities said a homeless man was attacked in front of a store and later died at the hospital.

According to Houston police, the incident occurred in the 10800 block of South Post Oak on Tuesday afternoon.

Officials said a homeless man was walking in front of the store when he was approached by someone who knocked him to the ground.

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after authorities said a homeless man was attacked in front of a store and later died at the hospital.

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According to Houston police, the incident occurred in the 10800 block of South Post Oak on Tuesday afternoon.

Officials said a homeless man was walking in front of the store when he was approached by someone who knocked him to the ground.

The attacker arrived at the scene in a silver sedan, Houston PD later said. They believe the attack was targeted, and there is no threat to the public.

The homeless man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

<div>Photo from the scene (Source: Houston Police Department)</div>

Photo from the scene (Source: Houston Police Department)

What we don’t know

Officials have not released the identity of the victim.

No suspect information has been released.

The Source

Houston Police Department