Man dies after being shot while riding bicycle in Houston’s Third Ward, police say

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A 40-year-old man died after he was shot five times while riding his bicycle in Houston’s Third Ward late Friday night, police said.

The shooting happened around 11:40 p.m. near the 2900 block of Callie Street. Witnesses saw and heard the gunfire, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said two men wearing hoodies shot the cyclist before fleeing the scene. The motive is unknown.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased, authorities said.

HPD is handling the investigation.



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