At least nine people were reportedly shot in six separate incidents overnight on Saturday across Harris County and Houston. According to officials, the shootings spanned five hours and resulted in three deaths, marking a violent overnight period.
At least nine people were reportedly shot in six separate incidents overnight on Saturday across Harris County and Houston.
The first reported shooting occurred around 7:45 p.m., in northeast Houston. While details are limited, police said one person was shot on the 2900 block of Folger, near Wages Street, and confirmed that one person was detained. Investigators said the drivers of two vehicles were involved in a minor crash on West Rankin near Ella before they pulled out guns and shot at each other. A 16-year-old bystander who was not related to the conflict was shot in the crossfire.16-year-old bystander shot when 2 drivers fire at each other after crash in Greenspoint, HPD says
Investigators said the truck was pulled over on the side of the road when a silver two-door vehicle shot into the truck and then fled eastbound on Alderson Street. There is currently no suspect description.
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