1 detained in shooting allegedly targeting vehicles near Katy Fwy and W. Beltway

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Why is police at Katy Freeway Home Depot? Police investigating reports of shooting at West Beltway-area parking lot
SkyEye flew above the area of Katy Freeway and the West Beltway, where officers looked into a call of someone being shot Wednesday afternoon. Detectives said one person has been detained for questioning and have no further information on any reported injuries.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- SkyEye flew over a shopping strip parking lot in west Houston late Wednesday afternoon after police told ABC13 they were responding to a call of someone who may be shooting at vehicles.

The Houston Police Department said it received a call at 4:43 p.m. indicating a shooting outside of a Home Depot off of the I-10 Katy Freeway and the West Beltway.

Police have detained one person for questioning.

Detectives said they do not have information on injuries.

SkyEye captured three vehicles, including a large white pickup truck, taped off from the rest of the lot.

A Houston Fire Department EMS crew was also seen on a nearby street tending to someone. However, it's not known how both of these scenes are connected.