Overview
- Police say the shooting happened late Tuesday night outside a convenience store on the 9100 block of Scott Street and struck three women who were taken to hospitals and are expected to recover.
- Two victims in their mid-30s were each shot once in the arm in the store parking lot and a third woman in her mid-40s was shot in the hand while inside a vehicle before driving to the 1200 block of Vera Lou Street where officers located her.
- Investigators estimate about 30 rounds were fired from a grassy area across the street and described the rapid fire as consistent with an automatic-style weapon or rifle, though the specific weapon has not been confirmed.
- Officers who were nearby heard the gunfire and arrived quickly, an HPD helicopter searched the area without finding suspects, and police believe the shooters may have fled on foot before possibly getting into a vehicle.
- One bullet passed through the store and struck a cooler but no customers or employees were hurt, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers as the active investigation continues.