Suspected stolen tailgate leads to shootout between 6 along East Freeway

The Brief

  • The shooting was reported along the East Freeway near Waco Street.
  • Three people confronted three others for allegedly stealing the tailgate from one of their trucks.
  • One person is injured, two fled, and the remaining three are cooperating with police.

HOUSTON One person is in a hospital after a suspected stolen tailgate led to a shootout between six people in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

Houston East Freeway shooting

What we know:

The shooting was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday along the freeway near Waco Street.

According to Houston Police Lt. Larry Crowson, the situation stems from Tuesday when a man’s tailgate was stolen from his pickup truck.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS