Harris County Sheriff’s Office units swiftly responded to a shooting incident at the underpass located at the 5200 block of Aldine Mail Route, near the Eastex Freeway. The incident, which occurred suddenly, resulted in the tragic death of an adult male.
Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but initial reports suggest that the male victim exited his vehicle and approached another vehicle behind him. Subsequently, shots were fired from the second vehicle, fatally injuring the victim. The wounded male was transported to the hospital but was pronounced deceased upon arrival.
The shooter in the second vehicle fled the scene, leaving authorities with limited information to work with. Notably, there was a toddler present in the victim’s vehicle who fortunately emerged unharmed from the incident.
“A man got out of a Ford Explorer, approached a second vehicle, said to be a light-colored sedan, that was behind him, and the man began striking another man in the other vehicle. The man in the other vehicle grabbed a pistol, and shot at the male, striking and wounding him.” -Sheriff Ed Gonzales HCSO
As investigators make their way to the scene, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Individuals can provide tips by calling 713-221-6000 or contacting Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Join The Discussion!
Comments