Man wanted after allegedly shooting girlfriend in chest at apartment, police said

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Woman shot in the chest by boyfriend after argument, police said
A woman was reportedly shot by her boyfriend during an argument on Scott Street near Corder around 11:30 p.m. Police are searching for the boyfriend while the woman remains in the hospital in critical condition.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman is now in the hospital after police said she was shot in the chest by her boyfriend Friday night.



Officials from the Houston Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting near a gas station on Scott Street near Corder around 11:30 p.m.



The 20-year-old victim and her boyfriend were said to have been in an ongoing disagreement before he came to her apartment complex, which was located across the street from the gas station.



The two were reportedly in a heated argument before police say the boyfriend pulled out a gun and shot into her car between 10 to 14 times.



The woman was hit once in the chest but managed to drive across the street to ask for help, according to authorities. She is in the hospital in critical condition.



The boyfriend has not been located, but has a warrant out for his arrest.

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