HOUSTON – A man was shot and killed after refusing to leave massage parlor that was closed and charging at another man on Tuesday in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called around 7 a.m. due to reports of a shooting at a parlor located in the 17000 block of Nanes Drive.
A man was inside the location making repairs, and the business was closed. A second man then walked through the front door that was unlocked.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting at the 17000 blk of Nanes Drive. Preliminary: a person at a massage parlor shot an individual that allegedly had been harassing persons at the location. The wounded male was pronounced deceased on-scene. Investigators & PIO are enroute. pic.twitter.com/vWKm3pR6Si
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 7, 2023
The repairman told the man to leave, showed him his gun, and made threatening comments. The other man then allegedly became more aggressive and charged at him.
The repairman then discharged his firearm several times and shot him. The man died at the scene.
The repairman stayed and is cooperating with the investigation. He’s not facing charges at this time.
This case is still under investigation. Authorities will gather evidence and present the case to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.