Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Suspect identified in Houston-area Kroger shooting
FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour gives the latest details on Wednesday's shooting from inside a Kroger in Cypress.
CYPRESS, Texas - An investigation continues following a shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday and a suspect has been identified.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office have identified Kaden Ausbrooks as the suspect in the shooting. He has been charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury.
Kaden Ausbrooks.
Kroger shooting: Multiple victims reported in Cypress
What we know:
According to deputies at the scene, the shooting occurred on Cypresswood Drive and Fairfield Village Square.
During a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, authorities confirmed they received multiple calls about a weapons disturbance with a discharge of firearms and someone being shot just after 2:45 p.m.
WITNESS VIDEO: Witness captures moments following Kroger shooting in Cypress
A witness shared this video with FOX 26 showing the moments after a shooting occurred at a Kroger store in Cypress.
Officials said deputies arrived on scene in under two minutes and quickly took a suspect into custody. Authorities said the suspect was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital.
Deputies said they later located a second person, another man, inside with multiple gunshot wounds. That person was also lifeflighted to the hospital. That man is said to be in serious condition.
Authorities stated based on the preliminary investigation, the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a domestic disturbance between the two men.
Cypress Kroger shooting: Authorities provide latest details following shooting
Authorities provided an update on Wednesday afternoon after two people were shot at a Kroger in Cypress.
Surveillance video within the store is being reviewed by authorities to determine additional information. Authorities added they don't believe there is anyone outstanding in connection with this shooting.
No bystanders were hurt in connection to the shooting.
Officials said the store will be shut down for several hours, possibly the rest of the day while authorities are on the scene investigating.
What we don't know:
It's unclear where in the store the shooting originated.
What they're saying:
FOX 26 reached out to Kroger for a statement on what occurred on Wednesday. We received the following response on Wednesday night:
"We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at our Fairfield Marketplace Kroger store located at 20355 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX 77433.
We are cooperating with local law enforcement, who have secured the store and parking lot. The store will remain closed while the police investigation continues, and we have initiated counseling services for our associates.
To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we are referring questions to our local law enforcement."
The Source: Harris County Constable Precinct 4