South Side shooting: Man shot in the head after altercation on METRO bus
HOUSTON - Houston police are at the scene of an alleged shooting near a METRO bus stop in the South Side area.
Shooting near METRO bus stop
What we know:
At this time, the Houston Police Department says they received a call around 1:40 p.m. about a person shot near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Griggs Road.
According to HPD Lieutenant Larry Crowson, there was an altercation on the METRO bus between two males and both got off at the bus stop.
SkyFOX flew over the scene at MLK Boulevard and Griggs Road
The two walked down the street when a third male showed up and shot the victim, who is said to be 25-years-old, at least once in the head. Both the suspect and other male ran from the scene towards a nearby apartment complex.
Officials said the suspect took off on a scooter.
Lt. Crowson states the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition when police arrived at the scene.
One male has been detained.
What we don't know:
It is unclear if METRO Police are involved.
The Source: Information has been provided by the Houston Police Department.