Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a shooting incident at 5630 Antoine Drive on July 14, 2024, at approximately 11:50 a.m. According to HPD Public Information Officer Jody Silwa, officers arrived at the scene to find a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a nearby trauma center, where he remains in critical condition.
A second male was taken into custody at the scene. Initial investigations suggest that the two men were involved in a confrontation that escalated into a shooting.
Further complicating the situation, the uninjured male claimed that he had an explosive device in his vehicle. In response, the Bomb Squad was called to the scene and subsequently cleared the vehicle without finding any explosives.
Authorities also recovered a machete and a shotgun at the crime scene. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the altercation and the shooting.
For updates on the case, residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local news outlets.