Man fatally shoots caregiver after reporting ongoing abuse, police say

Crime scene tape blocks the scene of an investigation in Houston on Nov. 30, 2015, (KPRC)

HOUSTON – An 89-year-old man shot and killed his caregiver Monday after he felt threatened and was allegedly being abused, Houston police said.

The shooting was reported at 3:55 p.m. in the 5000 block of Bataan Road.

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Police said the 89-year-old man told them he was being abused by his 55-year-old caregiver and shot him.

Police said they found the 55-year-old man dead at the scene.

The victim's identity has not been released.

The shooting is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

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