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Man, already shot, grabs other man’s gun and fires back during fight in west Houston

Police say man who had already been shot was able to take away the other person’s gun and shoot back

West Houston shooting (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – Houston Police say two men were hospitalized after a fight turned into a shooting in the western part of the city Monday evening.

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The shooting happened in the 12600 block of Ashford Meadow Drive.

Police say the initial information they have is that the two men shot each other during the fight.

Lt. Larry Crowson says after being shot, one of the men was able to take away the gun from the other man and shoot him with his own gun.

Both men have been transported to a hospital. They are in serious, but stable condition and are expected to survive.

Crowson said they are looking for witnesses and gathering more information. They will then present their findings to the district attorney’s office to see if any charges will be filed.