Houston police flooded the area Wednesday evening after two people were shot near the intersection of Cardiff Road and Mooney Road, officials said. The gunfire was reported just after 5:15 p.m., and investigators moved to secure the scene and speak with witnesses.
According to FOX 26 Houston, the Houston Police Department confirmed that two people were struck, but the victims’ conditions were not immediately released. No suspect information has been made public, and the cause of the shooting is still under investigation.
Local context
The incident adds to a recent run of shootings across Houston that have kept neighbors on edge about gun violence. One of the latest examples is a midday gunfire scare on Grant Road that also remains under investigation.
How to help investigators
The Houston Police Department lists its Homicide Division at 713-308-3600, according to the Houston Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or online, per Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the Cardiff and Mooney shooting to step forward as detectives continue to follow leads. FOX 26 Houston has said it will update its coverage as new details emerge, and we will update this story when authorities release more information.
