Man fatally shot outside bar in southeast Houston was innocent bystander, HPD says

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed outside of a bar in southeast Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

HPD was advised by Harris County Precinct 2 deputies that they were flagged down about a shooting at the Palmas bar located at 7561 Park Place Blvd. around 1:53 a.m.

Officers said they went to the location and found a man with gunshot wounds lying outside the bar’s doorway. The victim was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene.

According to HPD, there were 10 to 15 people inside the bar when an argument led to a fight breaking out. Detectives said the man that was shot appeared to be an innocent bystander who happened to be outside when the shooting occurred.

Police are searching for information on the suspect. Investigators are trying to determine what led up to the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back here for more updates.