Eastex Freeway reopens after deadly shooting investigation causes hours-long closure

HOUSTON – A deadly shooting is under investigation Sunday in northeast Harris County.

The shooting was reported about 5 a.m. on Interstate 69 Eastex Freeway near Aldine Bender Road.

According to Harris County deputies, a man was found shot to death in a vehicle.

A section of the freeway was closed on the southbound side while investigators were at the scene. 

The freeway reopened about 7:15 a.m.