A man who fatally shot his girlfriend in east Houston is claiming that he did so in self defense.

The shooting was reported at around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the 3400 block of Cline Street.

The man called 911 after the shooting and waited for authorities to arrive.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.

HPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

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