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2 killed in NE Houston shootout over money, HPD says

The pair were found shot inside a car in the 4900 block of Laura Koppe. One of the victims was found dead at the scene, and the other died at a hospital.

HOUSTON — Two people were fatally shot early Friday in a northeast Houston neighborhood, authorities said.

It happened in the 4900 block of Laura Koppe Road at Lockwood Drive.

One of the victims died at the scene, and the other died after being taken to Ben Taub Hospital, according to Houston police.

Preliminary reports from officers indicated the shooting may have stemmed from a conflict between the two people over money, and it began at a home nearby.

Houston police officers and investigators were on the scene Friday morning working to find answers.

The road was closed while crime scene personnel worked to find out what happened.

The names of the victims were not immediately released.

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