73-year-old man opens fire on 80-year-old man during neighborhood dispute after victim searches shooter’s property, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An 80-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot by his neighbor for allegedly tampering with his belongings on his porch, according to Houston police.

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HPD officers arrived to the 1500 block of Damarlee Lane just after 8:30 p.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

According to authorities, the victim and the shooter, a 73-year-old man, had an argument in early June. Police said this was due to the 80-year-old victim rummaging through the 73-year-old’s property. This situation did not worsen at the time.

Police said that on Saturday the same incident occurred, but the 80-year-old man slipped under the shooter’s carport and began rummaging through his personal belongings.

The 73-year-old man then heard something and came out, armed with a small pistol, police said. He then confronted the 80-year-old man, who hit him with a cane, causing the 73-year-old to open fire once, hitting the 80-year-old, HPD said.

Police said the shooter called 911 and was cooperating with law enforcement.

The 80-year-old man was transported and is expected to be OK, HPD said.

The prosecutor’s office will determine whether charges will be filed.