Houston METRO shooting: 2 people taken to the hospital accidental gun discharge

Woman shot on Houston METRO bus

A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was shot while riding on a Houston METRO bus. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

HOUSTON - Authorities are on the scene after a woman was shot on a Houston METRO bus on Monday afternoon, officials said. 

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According to Houston police, the shooting occurred near the intersection of 610 Loop and Cullen. 

Photo from over the scene (Source: SkyFOX)

Houston METRO said preliminary information indicates the incident appeared to be the result of an unintentional discharge of a firearm involving two individuals who were known to each other. 

Officials said both individuals were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Houston METRO said an individual who initially left the scene was identified when he later sought medical attention. 

What we don't know:

Houston METRO officials have not released any suspect information. 

The victim's name has not been released. 

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.