METRO passenger shot, killed after allegedly assaulting driver; shooter fled

Houston police searching for woman accused in deadly shooting

A search is underway for a woman involved in a shooting that left a man dead. It all started when that man allegedly assaulted a METRO bus driver.

HOUSTON - A woman shot and killed a man who had assaulted a METRO bus driver, police say. A search is underway for the woman.

Deadly shooting after METRO bus incident

What we know:

According to METRO, the incident occurred around 9:22 a.m. Tuesday near Antoine and Pinemont. METRO bus #2110, operating on Route 85/606, was involved.

Houston police say a male passenger got onto the bus, but the driver "refused to give him a ride due to a previous disturbance."

A female who was on the bus got off, but allegedly waited by the entrance door.

After the refusal, the male reportedly assaulted the bus driver, then he exited the bus. 

As he was running away, Houston police say the female passenger pulled a pistol from her waistband and shot at the male multiple times. She fled the scene on foot.

The man who was shot was taken to the hospital, where he died.

METRO says the bus operator sustained minor injuries and was taken off shift for the rest of the day.

Police are searching for the shooter.

What we don't know:

No one involved in the incident has been identified. 

Search for suspect

What's next:

EMS, METRO Police and the Houston Police Department responded to the scene. METRO police and HPD are searching for the suspect. 

Anyone with information can call one of the following agencies:

• HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
• Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)

What they're saying:

In a statement, METRO said, "METRO remains fully committed to the safety of our riders, employees, and the community we serve. We take all incidents involving violence seriously and continue to work closely with law enforcement partners to ensure the well-being of everyone on and around our system."