Houston crime: Woman shot while walking to the store on Dunlap Street

HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting that wounded one woman during her walk to the store.

A woman in her late 20s was shot in the rear end near Dunlap Street and Elmwood Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday. The victim, walking from her apartment to a nearby store, was caught in a confrontation that quickly escalated into violence.

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Around 11:56 p.m., the victim encountered another woman passing by, warning the woman to stay away from her man.

A Houston woman was shot in the rear late Tuesday night while walking to the store. 

The victim says she tried to defuse the situation by ignoring the woman.

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Things took a dangerous turn unexpectedly. A gunshot pierced the air, striking the victim in the rear. Following the shooting, the shooter fled the scene.

The injured woman received medical attention for her gunshot wound.