According to Houston police, the incident happened in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Royal Palms near Griggs at around 11 p.m.
Police said the woman apparently took a pistol out of her purse and opened fire at her boyfriend during an argument.
The boyfriend was taken to a hospital for treatment. Houston police said they are not sure if the victim will survive his wound.
The woman was taken into custody. Her charges remained pending following the shooting.
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