HOUSTON - Police said a man was shot and killed by his girlfriend's ex-husband Saturday night in southwest Houston.
It happened around 8:50 p.m. at the Ranchwood Apartments in the 5200 block of Gasmer Drive.
The Houston Police Department said there was an altercation between the man, his girlfriend and her ex-husband. During the altercation, the ex-husband allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the man several times.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ex-husband left after the shooting. Police do not have a description of him but said they will release information when they find out more details.
Police mentioned the man's girlfriend and her ex-husband have been divorced for some time.
The woman's 3-year-old child with her ex-husband was in the apartment during the shooting. Fortunately, the child and woman were not injured.
HPD is asking anyone with information on the suspect to please call Homicide at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
