Police: Man drove away after being shot and then crashed on Gulf Freeway

Houston police investigate a crash in the 12800 block of the Gulf Freeway.

Houston police say a man was shot at an apartment complex and then drove away before crashing on the Gulf Freeway.

The shooting occurred in the 9400 block of Clearwood Drive around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Authorities say a woman was in her apartment with her boyfriend when her ex-boyfriend showed up. According to police, the ex-boyfriend said he had a weapon and forced entry into the residence.

Police say the current boyfriend then shot at the ex-boyfriend.

After he was shot, police say the ex-boyfriend got into his truck, drove away and later crashed in the 12800 block of the Gulf Freeway.

He was taken to the hospital and was undergoing surgery.

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