What started as an alleged backyard theft on Reed Road in southeast Houston early Wednesday ended with two people shot and one person in handcuffs, according to Houston police.
Officers were dispatched to the stretch of Reed Road between Scott Street and Cullen Boulevard, where they locked down an active crime scene and began combing the area for evidence. Both people who were shot were taken to a nearby hospital. Police did not immediately release their conditions.
As reported by FOX 26 Houston, public information officers with the Houston Police Department said the two people who were shot were allegedly trying to steal from a backyard when shots rang out. One person was detained at the scene while investigators interviewed witnesses and documented the area. The investigation remained active, and authorities said the case is still very much open.
Police response and investigation
Houston police have not released the names of anyone involved, and it was not clear Wednesday whether any charges had been filed. Officers from the Southeast Division handled the initial response, and detectives are expected to continue the follow-up work as the probe moves forward.
Authorities have not said who they believe fired the shots or provided a timeline for when more details will be made public.
Reed Road's recent safety record
The Reed Road corridor has been no stranger to gunfire in recent years. The area has seen multiple shooting investigations, including a deadly incident detailed in a 2024 news release from the Houston Police Department.
Last spring, Hoodline covered an officer-involved shooting near Reed Road, highlighting ongoing worries about violent crime along this southside strip. Community leaders have repeatedly pushed for more resources to deal with the violence.
The facts in this story were provided by Houston police and first reported by local outlets. This article will be updated as officials release additional information. Anyone with details about the incident is urged to contact Houston police, authorities said.
