Man in wheelchair claims self-defense in E. Houston shooting

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are looking into whether a man in a wheelchair used self-defense in an overnight shooting in east Houston.

The shooting happened on Crystalwood Drive at around 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Police said a man was found shot in the street. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

While officers investigated, a man in a wheelchair approached the scene and told them he was responsible for the shooting, claiming self-defense.

Police were told both the victim and the man in the wheelchair were in a car when it happened.

Stay with Eyewitness News for updates on this story.

Report a typo to the ABC13 staff