HOUSTON, TX – A night of chaos unfolded in Houston, with nine individuals shot in various incidents over the course of seven hours. The first shooting occurred around 9 p.m. at a bus stop on Hillcroft Avenue, where two young men demanded a man’s phone and shot him in the chest. Fortunately, he is expected to survive.
Shortly thereafter, a dispute over a parking space turned deadly two miles away. A man was fatally shot multiple times, and the shooter stayed at the scene to speak with police.
Another shooting took place two hours later on South Main Street. The victim was shot several times, though no suspects have been identified. Authorities are examining surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to gather more information.
An hour later, a car on Gillette Street in Montrose became the target of gunfire. Two of the four occupants were injured, while the others escaped harm and are cooperating with the investigation.
On Top Street, three juveniles were wounded in a drive-by shooting. Two of the victims, including a 14-year-old, required hospitalization. The investigation is ongoing.
In the early hours of the morning, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office was called to a shooting in Cypress, where one person was found dead on Stablewood Farms Drive. The suspect has been apprehended, and detectives are working to uncover the motive.
These incidents have left the community shaken, as residents and authorities alike seek answers. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to arrests.