A tragic incident occurred last night at the United States Postal Service processing center in Missouri City, Texas, which serves the Houston metro area. According to local authorities, one USPS employee was fatally shot by a coworker.
Around 10 PM, as reported by KHOU, an active shooter alert prompted USPS workers to flee the facility, and police quickly responded. Missouri City Police found 35-year-old Kevin J. Hines at the scene, where he was later pronounced dead from gunshot wounds.
What led to the shooting at the Texas USPS processing center?
Authorities have yet to disclose a motive for the shooting or any details about the suspect. However, 24-year-old Derrick Lott has been arrested and charged with murder. He is currently being held at the Fort Bend County Jail.
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Following the shooting, the USPS processing center remained closed today. The incident raises questions about how the two men ended up in a confrontation that escalated to gun violence at the workplace.
This story is still unfolding, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact local authorities.