Crime in Houston: Man tries to hit his wife with car after argument; instead he hits and kills passersby

HOUSTON – An investigation is ongoing following a fatal incident in Houston early Sunday morning.

Officials said officers were on patrol in the 2400 block of San Jacinto when they thought they heard gunshots in the danger zone, but then discovered a pedestrian had been struck on the sidewalk.

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According to police, witnesses told officers that the driver fled north toward downtown before being arrested in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street.

A preliminary investigation revealed that domestic violence had occurred at a nightclub in the area, but that it had been broken up by security personnel, police said.

According to police, when the driver left the nightclub, he began to drive around, colliding with several vehicles and intentionally trying to run over his partner with the vehicle. However, he missed his target and hit a passerby instead.

The victim, a woman and manager of a local nightclub, was on her way home and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect is in custody, police said.

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Authorities stated that this case could be investigated as a murder charge due to the suspect's intent.

No further details were announced.