Woman shot in the face in southeast Houston may have been followed home from the store, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators are searching for two men who they believe followed a young woman to a home in southeast Houston and shot her in the face.

Lt. J.P. Horelica, with the Houston Police Department, said the 23-year-old woman was shot at about 11:20 p.m. on Monday.

According to the family, the woman drove from the Kroger off Telephone Road, near Bellfort Avenue, to a home on Thrush Street to pick up her mother.

The family said the two had planned a sleepover because her mother was home alone.

Horelica said the women didn't realize they were being followed until they were pulling into the driveway.

The family told ABC13 that the 23-year-old shouted out to warn her mother, who was walking up to the vehicle. One of the men shot her immediately after she shouted.

According to police, the woman ran to a neighbor's home across the street for help, and the two men sped off. At this time, the only description police have shared is that the suspects' vehicle is dark-colored.

The woman was taken to the hospital. Police only said her injuries were not life-threatening and her mother was not hurt.

Investigators are still working to determine the motive of the shooting.

If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Houston Police Department at (713) 308-8800.