3 dead after East Houston home invasion triggers shootout

Randy Torres was a 18-year-old Hispanic man who died January 19, 2019 from gunshot wounds at 7041 Sherman Street, Houston. Randy Torres was a 18-year-old Hispanic man who died January 19, 2019 from gunshot wounds at 7041 Sherman Street, Houston. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close 3 dead after East Houston home invasion triggers shootout 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

UPDATE:

Randy Torres was a 18-year-old Hispanic man who died January 19 from gunshot wounds at 7041 Sherman Street, Houston.

Jonathan Flores was a 24-year-old Hispanic man who died January 19 from a gunshot wound at 7041 Sherman Street, Houston.

Joseph Montoya was a 20-year-old Hispanic man who died January 19 from multiple gunshot wounds at 7041 Sherman Street, Houston.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Three men are dead and a fourth was injured after an East End homeowner opened fire in self defense during an apparent home invasion early Saturday, authorities said.

Shortly before 1 a.m., police said, four suspects forced their way into a home on Sherman near 71st, triggering a shootout that left scores of yellow police evidence markers in the street.

One of the alleged robbers died at the scene. Two others fled in a vehicle before hitting a pole two blocks away; one man was found dead in the vehicle, and the other collapsed one block away. He was transported to the hospital, where he died.

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Police said the homeowner was not hurt.

Houston Police Department homicide detective Travis Miller said police believe all those involved in the incident are accounted for.