Woman shot in the street near Montrose-area bar

A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after she was shot in the street near a bar in the Montrose area, Houston police say.

Police say a man she was seen arguing with prior to the shooting is considered a person of interest, and they would like to speak with him.

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Houston police investigate a shooting on Grant Street.

The shooting was reported around 11:11 p.m. in the 2300 block of Grant Street.

Police say the woman was in an argument with a man who she is believed to have some sort of dating relationship with. According to police, they argued inside and then left the bar.

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At some point, gunshots were heard. The woman was found shot in the head. She was last reported to be in critical condition.

Police described the person of interest as a Black male in his mid-20s wearing a black and white poncho, and he had a nose ring.

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