Mercedes driver crashes into four-wheeler, begins shooting before fleeing

Thursday, December 10, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man accused of shooting at a group of teens after a crash Wednesday night involving a four-wheeler was found by officers hiding in his own attic, according to Houston police.

It happened in the 16600 Truxton Street around 9:30 p.m.
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It began when a white Mercedes crashed into a four-wheeler with teens on board. Residents surrounded the vehicle after the crash because the driver tried to leave the scene, HPD said.

That's when the driver pulled out a gun and began shooting before he left the scene. Officers found a cell phone and traced it to the driver, who lived in the neighborhood, according to police. The man was found hiding in his attic but eventually surrendered to officers.
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One person was shot in the shoulder in the incident.

The man accused of the shooting faces aggravated assault charges.
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