HPD: 2 children injured during road rage shooting in north Houston
The Houston Police Department investigates a road rage shooting on the 610 N Loop W.
HOUSTON - Police say two children were injured when a driver fired shots at their family’s SUV during a road rage incident in north Houston.
The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday in the 900 block of the 610 North Loop West.
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According to HPD, the woman who was driving the SUV reported that a car tried to change lanes and almost struck her vehicle. The car reportedly then slowed down next to the rear of the SUV and fired several shots.
A window on the SUV shattered. Police say a 9-year-old girl was either struck by a bullet or shrapnel, and a 6-month-old boy sustained a cut on his forehead from glass.
Authorities say a witness described the suspect as a Black male with tattoos on his face, who had long hair with red streaks. He was driving a red, two-door car.
The two children were taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.