Teen Houston METRO shooting suspect found in north Houston, back in custody, police say

Houston teen shooting suspect back in custody after escaping METRO police

Police say a 16-year-old shot a woman and was arrested Thursday morning, then had to be taken back into custody Thursday evening. FOX 26's Abigail Dye shares information from police.

HOUSTON - A juvenile shooting suspect is back in custody after reportedly escaping from Houston METRO police on Thursday.

Houston METRO escapee caught

What we know:

Houston Police say many of their officers assisted METRO police as they looked for a suspect. Precinct 1 Harris County deputies and UH-Downtown police were also involved in the search.

At about 7 p.m. Thursday, Houston Police shared on X that the suspect was taken into custody on Fulton Street.

FULL police report: Houston METRO police escapee back in custody

A teen shooting suspect is back in custody after escaping from Metro police Wednesday evening. METRO Police Chief Ban Tien provided information on the alleged shooting and the escape.

The backstory:

METRO Police Chief Ban Tien says the suspect is a 16-year-old who allegedly shot a woman early Thursday morning.

Officials say the shooting happened at about 5:30 a.m. at a bus shelter near Crosstimbers Street and Airline Drive.

An HPD K9 reportedly caught the suspect shortly after, and he was taken to a hospital so his dog bite could be treated.

Chief Tien says the victim has since undergone surgery. She is said to be in critical condition, but her condition isn't worsening.

The chief said the teen's parents cooperated with police and brought their son in for questioning at the MPD headquarters. 

While in handcuffs, the suspect reportedly escaped from the interview room at about 5:30 p.m.

METRO police coordinated the search, and the suspect is now back in custody.

What we don't know:

The suspect has not been identified at this time.