Shooting suspect found dead near UH-Downtown after falling to his death, officials say

HOUSTON – A man was found dead Sunday evening near the University of Houston-Downtown after he ran from police, officials said.

Officials said the man was shooting at people on Main Street before leading police on a foot chase. Police said they temporarily lost the man during the chase.

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An officer, who was searching the campus, found the man's body, police said. After reviewing surveillance video, it appeared the man tripped, hit a railing, tried to hold on but ended up falling three stories to his death, police said.

The incident is under investigation.


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