Houston METRORail platform shooting: Victim hospitalized, suspect on the run

Midtown Houston shooting under investigation

A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Midtown on a Houston METRORail platform. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

HOUSTON - One man went into surgery and a suspect is on the run after a shooting Thursday evening on a Houston METRORail platform.

Berry Street shooting: Man in critical condition after shooting on METRORail platform

What we know:

According to Houston police, two off-duty HPD officers were working at a business on Main Street when they heard gunshots.

Officials said the officers ran out into the street to find out where the gunfire was coming from. 

They then went over to Berry Street where they found a man had been shot multiple times. 

The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. METRO officials tell FOX 26 that the victim has since had surgery and is recovering.

Houston police said preliminary information indicated some type of argument occurred at the METRORail platform on Main Street. 

During the argument, police said a suspect pulled out a gun and shot the victim.  Police stated the victim ran to Fannin and Berry Street and that's where the fire department took the victim to the hospital.

Currently, the suspect is still at large, and the investigation is still active.

What we don't know:

Officials did not provide a suspect description as they are still reviewing surveillance video. 

The name of the victim who was shot was not released.