A dispute at a Houston mechanic shop erupted into violence yesterday, leaving one man critically wounded by gunfire. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the scene at the 200 block of E Helms, where according to their X account, an argument between two males escalated, with one of them drawing a pistol and firing at the other before fleeing.

@HCSOTexas units responded to a shooting at a mechanic shop at the 200 blk of E Helms. Preliminary: an argument took place between two males. One male retrieved a pistol & shot the other male. The shooter fled scene. The wounded man was taken to a hospital in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/0XZyvWVgV4

— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 23, 2024

The victim of the shooting was transported to a local hospital, his injuries severe his condition critical, and the search for the shooter continues. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's post offered no comment on the motive behind the shooting or the relationship between the two men involved.

Law enforcement is actively investigating this recent act of violence hoping to piece together the events that led to this critical shooting. The identity of the victim has not been made public, with the Sheriff's Office holding back details as they work to notify next of kin and protect the integrity of their inquiry.

As the shooter remains at large. Details will be updated as they become available from officials managing the case who currently urge anybody with information to come forward and assist.