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Houston Bus Shooting Treated as Accidental After CCTV Review

Investigators are relying on bus cameras to judge intent.

Overview

  • A woman riding Houston's METRO Route 29 bus was shot in the leg, with her injury described as not life-threatening.
  • Onboard cameras show a man talking and fumbling with a gun that fired and struck her, according to METRO.
  • After reviewing the video, investigators said the shot appears accidental and the case remains under active review by METRO Police with support from Houston police.
  • The man left the scene but was later identified after he sought medical care, according to local reports.
  • Houston transit agencies have leaned on bus CCTV in recent gun incidents, including an early April case in the Heights where no one was hurt.