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4 shot after group exchanges gunfire in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, which has reported on the events that transpired in the Fifth Ward.
An incident of gunfire exchange occurred in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening. The event took place in the 5300 block of Coke Street. Two groups of individuals were involved in an argument that escalated into gunfire.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that four people were transported to hospitals as a result. The Houston police are aware of the situation and have reported on the exchange of gunfire between the two groups. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, which has reported on the events that transpired in the Fifth Ward.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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