Houston shooting: Driver shot multiple times while stopped at light

A man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times early Tuesday morning in southeast Houston.

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The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of South Wayside and Polk. The victim was found with gunshot wounds inside an SUV parked in a shopping center located at 900 South Wayside.

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According to preliminary reports, the man was stopped at a red light when a white Nissan Altima approached and the suspect began shooting. At least 5 shots hit the victim's truck. Despite being injured, the victim managed to drive a few blocks to the parking lot where he was discovered by emergency responders.

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Recent reports indicate that the victim was undergoing surgery at a trauma center.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults at 713-308-8800 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.