HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department is investigating after a 61-year-old man was shot to death in the Independence Heights area.

According to HPD, officers responded to a shooting at 2:20 p.m. on 218 E. SEE ORIGINAL REPORT: Investigation underway after man shot to death in Independence Heights area, HPD says Upon arrival, police said officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The victim was later taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.