A late-night love triangle at a northeast Houston gas station turned into a shootout Wednesday, ending with three people in handcuffs and a lot of unanswered questions. Houston police say a woman, her current boyfriend and an ex started arguing near U.S. 59 and Tidwell Road around 11 p.m., and the confrontation escalated into gunfire. Officers arrived to find all three still tussling and took them into custody at the scene. No injuries were reported.
Police: Argument Escalated Into Gunfire
According to KPRC, officers were called to the gas station at 59 and Tidwell just before 11 p.m. and found two men and a woman in a heated dispute. Investigators say both men pulled guns and exchanged shots before police moved in and detained everyone on site. During searches of the vehicles connected to the trio, officers reported recovering firearms and drugs.
Where This Happened
The intersection of U.S. 59 (I-69/US-59) and Tidwell Road sits in northeast Houston, a busy corridor that has seen other gas station shootings in recent years, according to ABC13. The latest incident is likely to fuel more neighborhood concern about safety at the crowded pump islands and convenience stores along Tidwell.
Charges Unclear As Investigation Continues
It is still not clear what charges the three people will ultimately face, KPRC reported. Houston police say the investigation remains active, with recovered evidence undergoing processing as officers continue working with prosecutors to sort out the case.
