Man shot in head, killed after altercation at bar near Texas Southern University

One man is dead after an argument at a nightclub ended in gunfire. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – One man is dead after an argument at a bar ended in gunfire.

According to authorities, the incident happened around 10:45 p.m. at Spivey’s Uptown on Blodgett Street and Ennis Street across from Texas Southern University.

Recommended Videos



Two men were outside Spivey’s when an altercation broke out and one of the men pulled out a pistol and opened fire, police said. 

Officers said the man, 28,  was shot in the head and was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

The gunman fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle, police said. Authorities are reviewing surveillance video and speaking with witnesses to learn more details about what led up to the shooting. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
 

 


About the Author:

Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.