A Harris County Sheriff's Office investigation is underway following a shooting in the Highlands area of East Harris County. The incident, which took place at the 600 block of E. Wallisville Rd, resulted in one adult male sustaining gunshot wounds.
Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, but authorities have confirmed the suspects fled the scene. Taken via Lifeflight to receive urgent medical attention, the condition of the victim has yet to be disclosed. With investigators now en route, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's office is calling for witnesses to come forward.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the emergency dispatch received the call concerning the shooting, quickly mobilizing units to the reported location. The text of the post dated June 16 states, "An adult male sustained gunshot wounds and the suspect(s) fled."
The community, shaken by the event, has expressed concern for the welfare of their neighborhood safety. As the sheriff's office workers, to piece together this tragic occurrence, the call for anyone with information is imperative to the case. Sheriff Gonzalez hopes that the public's assistance will help to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly.
