Fatal Third Ward Shooting: Woman in her 70s Killed, Neighbor Escapes Bullet

Fatal Shooting in Third Ward

• 🎯 A woman in her 70s was fatally shot at an apartment complex in southeast Houston.
• 💬 Neighbors described the victim as a nice lady who visited the complex for years to collect cans for recycling.

Neighbor's Narrow Escape

• ⚡ A neighbor, Porsha Thompson, narrowly escaped injury when a bullet from the shooting struck her apartment.
• 🧱 Pieces of drywall hit her in the face, and a bullet narrowly missed her head, entering through a window and passing through her living room.
• 🙏 Thompson expressed gratitude, stating, "God left me here for a reason," and feeling protected by her faith.

Investigation and Community Impact

• 🚨 Police have detained a woman for questioning in connection with the shooting.
• ⚠️ The incident highlights concerns about safety, with one neighbor stating, "You're not safe nowhere, not even in the house."