Overview
- The shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. at Frenchy’s Chicken in the 4400 block of the East Freeway in the Fifth Ward, according to Houston police.
- The vehicle owner reported a tailgate stolen the night before, then arranged a meeting after spotting what he believed was the matching part listed for sale online.
- Investigators say all parties arrived armed, including the owner and his companions, and a shootout began shortly after the meetup started.
- One alleged seller was shot in the arm and upper neck, transported to a hospital, and is expected to survive, while two others fled the scene with the tailgate.
- Officers interviewed the would-be buyers at the scene and detained at least one possible shooter, and HPD urged the public not to attempt private recoveries of suspected stolen property.