The shooting happened in the 8900 block of Interchange Drive, just off West Bellfort Avenue, according to Houston police.
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At last check, the man was stable in the hospital. Investigators said he was shot at least twice in the torso.
According to HPD, the shooting happened as the man and a woman were leaving the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Police said as they got back to their vehicle, they realized their SUV had been burglarized and a back window was smashed.
As they were looking at the damage, a man walked up and asked them if he could use their phone. They said no, and police said the man walked off, but soon returned with a gun.
"A few minutes later, he returned with a handgun and demanded the crossbody bag off of our male victim. There was a tussle and the suspect shot the victim at least twice in the torso," Lt. T. Riley said.
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From there, HPD said the shooter ran off but left a shoe behind. Video from the scene shows a single white tennis shoe on the ground.
Investigators said the man has not been caught.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Houston Police Robbery at 713-308-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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