Man and woman shot while getting food from taco truck in southwest Houston, police say

Sunday, January 15, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Two people were shot Saturday night while getting food at a taco stand in southwest Houston, according to police.

At about 11:54 p.m., Houston Police Department officers responded to a shooting at a food truck in the 8300 block of Wilcrest Drive near Beechnut Street.
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When police arrived at the taco stand, they found a man shot in the arm and a woman shot in the leg.

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HPD said two Hispanic men in a red pickup truck drove by and opened fire while the victims were getting food.

The two victims are expected to be OK.
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Police said one victim may have recognized one of the shooters but isn't sure.



Authorities said a dozen rifle casings were found at the scene.

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