Police looking for man charged with murder in SE Houston shooting

HOUSTON – Police are looking for a 25-year-old charged with fatally shooting a man in southeast Houston on Sunday. 

According to Houston police, Damon Prescott Allen II, 25, drove to 3457 Anita at about 6:15 p.m. to speak with his ex-girlfriend. The woman's current boyfriend, Michael Shelton Jr., 31, began arguing with Allen. Police said Allen pulled out a gun and shot Shelton four or five times, then left the scene in a red pickup. Shelton was transported to Ben Taub Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

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Anyone with information about Allen's whereabouts is asked to contact the homicide division at 713-308-3600.