Man fatally shoots one of three suspects who attacked his father, ransacked SW Houston home

Houston police say a gunfight broke out after a home invasion in southwest Houston, where the homeowner's son fatally shot one of three suspects, police said. The homeowner was initially ambushed outside his home, police said. less Houston police say a gunfight broke out after a home invasion in southwest Houston, where the homeowner's son fatally shot one of three suspects, police said. The homeowner was initially ambushed outside his ... more Photo: Metro Video Photo: Metro Video Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Man fatally shoots one of three suspects who attacked his father, ransacked SW Houston home 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

One suspect is dead and two others remain at large in connection with a home invasion in southwest Houston, police said.

A man returned to his home around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 7500 block of Quail Valley Meadow Drive when the three suspects ambushed him and forced him inside the residence.

The man's two daughters, ages 15 and 20, were home and hid in a closet while the suspects ransacked the home, police said. The suspects eventually discovered them and forced them out at gunpoint.

During the home invasion, police said the homeowner's 20-year-old son arrived and saw signs of a struggle in front of the house.

The son grabbed a gun and went around the back to check on his father. Eventually, the son confronted one of the suspects in the street, and a gun battle ensued, police said.

The suspect was shot and taken to a hospital, where he later died. The two other suspects stole the homeowner's minivan and fled the scene.

Police said the minivan was a silver Toyota Sienna, license plate DGL-3948. The homeowner was hospitalized with what police described as "medical issues."

No other injuries were reported.

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