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Houston Police Release Photos of Teen Suspects in Fatal METRO Bus Shooting

Police say the slain passenger was an innocent bystander during gunfire targeting two males.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 on bus No. 2611, Route 161, near Richmond Avenue and Walnut Bend in west Houston.
  • A woman in her mid-20s died at a hospital after being shot on board, and a 16-year-old boy was injured.
  • HPD says two males believed to be 16 to 18 years old were arguing on the bus before shots were fired, and both fled on foot.
  • The investigation is being led by HPD as a homicide case, with surveillance photos released to help identify the suspects.
  • METRO reports the driver stopped the bus and offloaded passengers per protocol, and video and witness accounts were turned over to detectives; police are urging tips to HPD Homicide or Crime Stoppers.