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Woman Shot While Sleeping in Possible Drive-By in Southeast Houston, Police Say

Investigators say a shooter circled the area before opening fire.

Overview

  • Houston police responded to the 7300 block of McHenry Street just before 7 a.m. Monday.
  • The woman was shot in the chest while asleep inside a home and was taken to a hospital, where she is stable.
  • Authorities say they are searching for at least one suspect in the case.
  • Officials described the attack as a possibly targeted drive-by, and neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots around 5:33 a.m.
  • ABC13 observed caution tape around a carport and officers entering a nearby home, and it remains unclear whether anyone else was inside or injured.