Woman shot in chest while sleeping during possible drive-by in SE Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department said that it is searching for at least one suspect after a woman was shot while sleeping in southeast Houston early Monday morning.

Police responded to the 7300 block of McHenry Street just before 7 a.m. SkyEye circled the area and saw caution tape around a carport, and officers were seen entering the home next to it.

The woman inside the home was shot in the chest, according to HPD. She was taken to the hospital, where she is stable.

Officials said this was possibly a targeted drive-by shooting, though neither Houston police nor neighbors believe the woman was the target. Police have said they are not sure at this point who may have been the target.

Investigators said the shooter circled the area, then at about 5:33 a.m., neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots. The sound of the gunshots was captured on a doorbell camera.

The woman's daughter said her mother was in the hospital, but did not offer any additional information.

Neighbors were reluctant to speak on camera because no one has been arrested, but they say the neighborhood is generally safe and quiet.

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