Double shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition in northwest Houston

Houston police are looking for two men in connection to a deadly shooting. (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – One man died and another was flown to the hospital early Tuesday after a shooting in northwest Houston.

The Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department arrived at approximately 12:05 a.m. at a gas station in the 1900 block of Wirt Road.

Police said two men were standing outside of the store when two others arrived in a car and started “attacking” and punching one of the men.

Officers said one of the attackers took out a gun and started shooting at the two men, killing one of them.

The other victim drove to a nearby hospital, then airlifted to another hospital in critical condition.

Police are looking for the accused shooter and his friend. One of the men was wearing dark clothing, and the other was wearing a white shirt with blue sleeves.

Authorities said people should call HPD at 713-308-3600 if they have more information.

Law enforcement said they do have footage of the incident. Police also released the following pictures of the suspects.

Houston police are looking for two men in connection to a fatal shooting. (Houston Police Department)
Houston police are looking for two men in connection to a fatal shooting. (Houston Police Department)

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