Man killed in reported drive-by shooting outside Willowbrook-area apartments near Grant Road, Houston police say

Shooting reported Tuesday afternoon in northwest Houston

A man was killed Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after being shot outside an apartment complex in Houston’s Willowbrook area, police said. Officers were called to the scene at about 12:55 p.m. in the 9600 block of Grant Road.

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

What investigators say happened

Police said preliminary information indicates the victim was shot by an occupant of a black SUV. Investigators have not publicly confirmed the identity of the victim, the number of shots fired, or whether the victim was the intended target.

Authorities described the incident as a reported drive-by shooting, while also noting that it was not immediately clear whether the shooting meets the legal definition of a drive-by attack. Police have not released information about a suspect description beyond the vehicle, and no arrests were announced in initial updates.

Location and nearby landmarks

The shooting occurred near apartment properties along Grant Road in the Willowbrook area of northwest Houston. The scene is close to Cypress Creek High School, located less than a block away, according to officials. Police did not report any injuries beyond the fatal shooting.

What remains unknown

As of Tuesday evening, investigators had not released details about:

• the victim’s age or identity;
• any relationship between the victim and the shooter;
• a motive for the shooting;
• the direction of travel of the SUV after the shots were fired;
• possible video evidence from surveillance systems in the area.

The case remains under investigation, and detectives are working to establish the circumstances that led up to the shooting.

How homicide investigations typically proceed

In fatal shooting cases, investigators generally secure the scene, interview witnesses, and canvass for video footage from nearby buildings and vehicles. Police have not specified what evidence has been recovered in this case or what leads are being pursued.

The investigation was ongoing late Tuesday, and additional information is expected as authorities continue to interview witnesses and process evidence.