Homeless woman shot, killed during suspected shootout in SE Houston

A homeless woman was shot and killed during what Houston police say she was involved in a suspected shootout in southeast Houston early Tuesday.

It happened in the 7900 block of Leonora Street at around 3 a.m.

Police said the woman was in her 50s but stayed around Leonora Street. Neighbors tell KPRC 2′s Cathy Hernandez she was well-known in the area.

The woman was declared dead at the scene by officials.

Investigators said they found evidence of gunfire exchange on the sidewalk after multiple shell casings were found.

A search for a suspect, or suspects, is ongoing at this time.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call HPD Homicide at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.