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4 shot after group exchanges gunfire in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event took place in the 5300 block of Coke Street.
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. According to Houston police, an argument between two groups of individuals escalated into gunfire.
Four people were transported to hospitals as a result of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the argument and the events that led to the gunfire exchange are not fully detailed in available information. For more details on the incident, readers can refer to the source, which may provide additional information as it becomes available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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