2 men shot dead at northeast Houston sports bar after fight breaks out

A disagreement at a northeast Houston sports bar turned violent early Saturday morning, resulting in two men being shot in the torso.

Police were called to the sports bar located at 7100 Lyon around 1:50 a.m.

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Police say the altercation began when the waitress confronted two men, one of whom was filmed stealing her phone. A physical fight ensued after her boyfriend, who was nearby, became involved. The boyfriend then retrieved a gun from his car, hitting one of the individuals before firing two shots.

One person involved in the fight walked away and waited for help, while waitresses managed to disarm the boyfriend before authorities arrived.

Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are expected to recover.