HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on a metro bus in the city’s southwest. Authorities released surveillance images of the man believed to have fled the scene shortly after the incident, which took place around 2:30 p.m. on West Belfort Avenue near Kirby Drive.
According to police, the victim was discovered on the sidewalk, having sustained at least one gunshot wound. Initial investigations suggest an argument between the victim and the suspect led to the shooting. The suspect is described as approximately six feet tall, aged between 18 and 25, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts.
The altercation reportedly began on the bus, though the details of the dispute remain unclear. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly drew a firearm and shot the victim, who was subsequently transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, the suspect exited the bus and disappeared. Despite a thorough search of nearby streets and warehouses in the Center Point area, police were unable to locate him. The gunman remains at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact the Houston Police Department’s homicide division or Crime Stoppers. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed, pending confirmation from the medical examiner’s office and notification of next of kin.
The incident has left the community on edge, as residents grapple with the tragic event and the ongoing search for the perpetrator. Investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, hoping to bring justice to the victim and his family.
As the investigation unfolds, police are appealing to the public for any leads that could assist in capturing the suspect. The community’s cooperation is seen as crucial in resolving the case and ensuring safety in the area.