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Drug deal outside Spring Burger King leads to shooting; suspect arrested after man shot

Authorities say narcotics deal escalated to gunfire

Precinct 4 Constable Deputies investigate shooting (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)

HARRIS COUNTY, Tx – The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a drug deal lead to a man being shot outside a Burger King restaurant in Spring on Sunday.

The shooting happened on E. Cypresswood Drive near the North Freeway.

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The injured man was transported to a local hospital.

On Monday, the constable’s office said further investigation revealed that the victim had arranged to meet with a male suspect to purchase narcotics. During the encounter, the two became involved in a struggle over a firearm, resulting in the victim being shot.

The constable’s office said Tarvis Howard was booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.