HEB shooting in Houston: Man arrested, second suspect sought following active shooter call
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A suspect is in custody and another suspect is being sought following an active shooter call at an HEB store in Houston.
The incident occurred in the 10900 block of Louetta Road and Vintage Park Boulevard.
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"There was probably more than 40 law enforcement officers here," said Major John Nanny from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. "We were on scene quickly. A big response, a large response, it’s good to see."
Authorities believe two men got into an argument in aisle three of the grocery store, the pasta aisle. Then, one of the men pulled out a pistol and started shooting. Nobody was hit by the gunfire. One of the men fled the store, while the shooter turned himself in at a nearby police substation.
Investigators believe the two men didn’t know each other prior to their encounter inside the grocery store.
"We don’t know what the disturbance was based on," said Major Nanny.
H-E-B reopened the location around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
"For me, it’s really scary," said Danielle Jenkins, a customer. "I come here literally once a week. I live five minutes from here. It’s pretty scary to come and can’t get into the store because something so major."
A spokesperson from H-E-B provided a written statement involving the shooting.
"At H-E-B, our top priority is to uphold and protect the safety and security of our Partners (employees) and customers," said an H-E-B spokesperson. "Law enforcement has determined there were no injuries and no further issues. The store will reopen shortly. Any further questions should be directed to law enforcement.
As of Tuesday evening, the shooter had not been charged with a crime. Police were continuing to look for the second person involved.
"We don’t want shootings to take place in public venues like this," said Nanny. "There’s a lot of people here. There’s a lot of opportunity for people to be injured, just innocent bystanders."
No other details have been released.