Main Street shooting: Uber drive shot twice drove himself to ER in the Medical Center
Houston crime: Uber driver shot while driving passenger, police say
Police say the driver and passenger were on Main Street near Greendriar Drive early Wednesday morning when someone shot at the vehicle.
HOUSTON - An Uber driver drove himself to the emergency room after being shot while in southwest Houston with a passenger in the backseat.
Shots fired on Main Street
What we know:
Houston Police Department Lieutenant Willkens says officers were called to the 7300 block of Main Street near Greendriar Drive around 12:20 a.m.
A male Uber driver was in the intersection with a passenger in the backseat when someone began shooting at the vehicle.
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The driver was hit in the collar bone and leg, while the passenger in the back had a graze on his thumb.
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Lt. Willkens reports the passenger hopped out of the vehicle while the Uber driver drove himself to the Medical Center nearby to receive help. He was last reported to be in surgery, Lt. Willkens said.
The passenger stayed at the scene to provide assistance to police.
What we don't know:
At this time, Houston police have no suspect information.
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Investigators are also trying to determine what caused the shooting.
What you can do:
Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact the Houston Police Department.
The Source: Houston Police Department Lieutenant Willkens provided information on the shooting at the scene.