Houston police swarmed the intersection of Westheimer and Timmons on Friday afternoon after a shooting near a METRO bus stop left at least one person wounded. Officers say the shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. in the city's Upper Kirby area, and a female suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
According to FOX 26 Houston, authorities confirmed that at least one person was shot. Several citizens approached a traffic enforcement officer to report a fight and shooting. Police have not released any details about what led up to the shooting, and no information about a motive has been made public.
What Police Have and Haven't Said
Officers remained on the scene near the bus stop as the investigation continued Friday evening. Per the same report, authorities said a fight occurred on the bus, a weapon was displayed, and people fought over the weapon.
The lack of detail comes as Houston's METRO system has already been under scrutiny over rider safety. The station's report notes that officials have not said whether the shooting is connected to any prior safety concerns on the transit system, and that piece of the story remains unaddressed by police.
METRO's Broader Safety Push
The Upper Kirby shooting comes as Houston METRO has been rolling out new safety measures systemwide. One week after a woman was fatally shot aboard a METRO bus, transit officials announced the changes, according to cw39.com.
The agency described the effort as ongoing, the outlet reported.
The male victim was shot in the finger and was hospitalized in stable condition. No information about any charges the female suspect may face has been released. Hoodline will update this story as more information becomes available.
