HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A person and lady had been hospitalized after being shot by an assault rifle in a drive-by in east Harris County on Wednesday.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned pictures had been fired at about 4:20 p.m. within the 500 block of West Houston in Highlands.
Investigators mentioned a person was in his automobile within the driveway when a dark-colored automobile with unknown occupants pulled up and opened hearth, placing him.
A lady who was standing within the entrance doorway of the residence was additionally hit by gunfire, in keeping with deputies.
Each victims had been taken to the hospital through Life Flight with accidents.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X, previously often known as Twitter, in regards to the taking pictures.
Gonzalez mentioned two youngsters, ages 5 and seven, had been inside the house when pictures had been fired however weren’t injured.
The sheriff’s workplace mentioned earlier within the day, a automobile parked in entrance of the residence had been deliberately set on hearth.
The Harris County Fireplace Marshal’s Workplace responded to that arson incident and it is unclear if the 2 incidents are associated.
Detectives are canvassing the world for surveillance video and gathering proof.
If you recognize something about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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