HOUSTON – One man was killed and another was hospitalized Thursday after someone shot up a car in Acres Homes.
Police said William Tisdell, 30, and two other men were visiting friends around 11:30 p.m. at the Garden City Apartments in the 9600 block of West Montgomery when an argument broke out. As the men were driving away, someone started shooting, police said. The driver didn't stop and drove to the HPD North Command station for help.
HPD: Men drove to HPD North Command Station for help. There, driver realized 1 died in shooting, 2nd man shot @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/lM9v76OWdd
— Brandon Walker (@KPRC2Brandon) August 5, 2016
One man, who was shot several times, was pronounced dead inside the car. The second victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in stable condition and released, according to police. The driver was not injured.
HPD: 2 shot, 1 fatally, during shootout in Acres Homes. Victims drove to HPD North Command Station for help. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/jl5lnFH9S0
— Brandon Walker (@KPRC2Brandon) August 5, 2016
Investigators found nearly 20 shell casings at the scene of the shooting. The car was riddled with bullet holes and the rear passenger's side window was shattered by gunfire, police said.
Detectives are working to find the shooter. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about this shooting should call the HPD Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.