A man was shot at a gas station on Martin Luther King Boulevard on Friday night, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department. Authorities are currently searching for two suspects believed to be involved in the incident.
According to reports, the shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the gas station located near St. Lo Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to a hospital, where he is currently reported to be in critical condition.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the injured man had an argument with two individuals at the gas station. During this confrontation, gunfire was exchanged between the parties. Following the altercation, the two suspects are said to have fled the scene in a white Ford truck.
At this time, law enforcement has not released the identities of any individuals involved in the shooting, and there is a lack of detailed descriptions of the suspects who escaped. Additionally, the circumstances leading to the initial altercation remain unclear.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to reach out to the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division at 713-308-8800 or contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
