HOUSTON – A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
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Man shot outside Baytown nursing home
What we know:
According to officials, the shooting occurred around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Allenbrook Drive and Birdsong Drive.
Officials said preliminary investigation indicated a woman was standing outside speaking with a male acquaintance who was sitting inside a vehicle when another male acquaintance drove by and fired multiple rounds, striking the male victim in the leg area before fleeing the scene.
Photo from the scene (Source: SkyFOX)
Authorities said the victim ran inside the nursing home and was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
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Police stated the woman wasn’t injured.
Officers with Chambers County and Texas DPS later located the suspect vehicle in Chambers County, leading to a pursuit on Interstate 10, officials said. The suspect ultimately crashed into a ditch and was taken into custody without further incident.
What we don’t know:
Officials have not identified the victim or the suspect involved in this shooting.
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