Authorities are currently searching for two suspects following a shooting incident involving a passenger on a METRO bus in the Westchase area of Houston.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police received a report concerning METRO bus #2611 operating on Route 161. The call originated near the intersection of Walnut Bend and Richmond Road, close to Beltway 8 and the Westpark Tollway.
According to METRO officials, the two male suspects boarded the bus and opened fire on a female passenger. The bus driver acted quickly, bringing the vehicle to a halt and allowing all passengers to exit safely.
The female victim was subsequently transported to a hospital with serious injuries. In response to the incident, METRO and Houston police have established a perimeter around the site and are actively pursuing the suspects. Authorities are advising the public to steer clear of the area while the search is ongoing.
At this time, further information regarding the suspects or the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains undisclosed. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details become available.
