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2 men die, 1 hospitalized after homeowner shoots at drive-by suspects, officials say

Houston - Four men in a maroon Nissan sedan were driving in the 400 block of Glenburnie Drive near Mercedes Lane around 2:15 a.m. with the intention of shooting a man in his yard, police said.

According to officers, the Nissan drove by the man's yard and the men started to shoot at the man.

Over 40 shots were exchanged, according to authorities, who also say the preliminary investigation indicates the homeowner acted in self-defense.

Authorities said the man standing in his yard, who has a concealed handgun license, shot back at the car hit all three men in the vehicle.

Houston police said the Nissan crashed into another vehicle. Police said three of the men got out the Nissan and continued to exchange gunfire with the homeowner. Police said the homeowner struck all three men.

Officials said one man died at the scene and a second man was taken to Memorial Hermann Northwest, where he was pronounced dead. The third man was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries.

The man who was standing in his yard was uninjured.

Police are investigating. Authorities also said the day before the drive-by investigators were called to the same house after someone attempted to set it on fire. Police say they believe the home was specifically targeted in both incidents but did not provide further details.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/1-dead-2-men-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-north-houston

http://www.guns.com/2017/05/12/houston-homeowner-fires-back-during-drive-by-2-suspects-dead-1-injured-video/