Man shot outside church after fight breaks out during funeral in SE Houston

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a fight during a funeral at a southeast Houston church led to gunfire Friday morning.

The incident was reported at a church in the 8300 block of Brandon Street.

• Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG Stadium

According to the Houston Police Department, a funeral was taking place when a fight broke out inside the church between two groups. The altercation then spilled into the parking lot, where shots were fired.

One man was shot and taken to a local hospital. His condition has not been released.

No arrests have been made, and police are searching for the shooter.

Police said the funeral was connected to a homicide victim in Katy on June 14.

• Woman fights off attacker after alleged violent assault in downtown Houston parking garage

KPRC 2 will provide further information as it becomes available.