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Drive-By Shooting Wounds Man in Northeast Houston Driveway

Police have opened an investigation to identify the gunman, with the victim expected to survive.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 8200 block of Darlington Drive in Northeast Houston.
  • A vehicle pulled up to a couple sitting in a parked car in their driveway and fired multiple shots, striking the husband in the hand.
  • The wife began driving toward a hospital but flagged down nearby officers, who provided first aid until medics arrived.
  • The man was transported to a trauma center for treatment and is expected to survive, according to police.
  • Two children were inside the home during the gunfire and were later taken to a safe location by a family member as investigators work to determine a motive and identify the shooter.