Man found shot, killed near vehicle with engine running at Houston’s Third Ward, police say

HOUSTON – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead on the street at Houston’s Third Ward early Saturday, according to police.

HPD Lt. R. Willkens said officers received a call for a shooting in the 3200 block of Simmons at around midnight.

Police found the man at the corner of Simmons with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said a vehicle was found nearby with its engine running.

Willkens said officers inspected the vehicle and found drugs inside.

Witnesses told police that a newer model white-colored SUV took off from the scene at a high rate of speed on Burkett.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call HPD’s Major Assaults unit at 713-308-3100.