HOUSTON – A man is dead after he was allegedly shot during a conversation with two others in northwest Houston on Friday.

Houston crime: Fatal Blalock shooting

What we know:

The shooting was allegedly reported at about 5 p.m. Friday in the 3400 block of Blalock Road near Kempwood Drive.

Officers with Houston Fire units responded to the scene and found a man with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police on shooting scene on Blalock Road (Photo credit: Houston Police)

According to Houston Police Lieutenant Larry Crowson, surveillance footage showed the victim having a “casual or cordial conversation” with two other males. During the conversation, one of the males allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim before fleeing on foot.

What we don’t know:

No other information is available at this time.

What you can do:

HPD Homicide is investigating this incident. Anyone with information can call investigators at 713-308-3600.

The Source: OnScene and Houston Police Lt. Larry Crowson.

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