HOUSTON – Two people have been brought into police custody regarding the shooting on a Houston METRO bus that killed a woman and injured a teenager Wednesday, Houston police confirmed to KPRC 2.
HPD did not comment on whether or not the two people were suspects, instead reiterating that they are in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Houston police responded to the shooting on METRO bus #2611, Route 161, near the intersection of Walnut Bend and Richmond at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Officers learned that a 25-year-old woman had been shot in the head and a 16-year-old was injured. Detectives later clarified that both victims were innocent bystanders and not part of the argument the gunmen were having prior to the shooting.
The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the teen’s condition has not been confirmed.
Investigators said the two suspects were arguing, and the woman and the teen were shot.
Thursday morning, Houston police released surveillance photos of two suspects wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a woman and the injury of a teenage boy on a METRO bus on Wednesday afternoon.
In the photos, police say the suspects are believed to be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.
A shooting on a METRO bus in Houston’s Westchase neighborhood killed a young woman and injured another man on January 7, 2025. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
Anyone with information on the identities of the wanted suspects or information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
METRO released the following statement regarding the incident:
“METRO is deeply saddened to report on a fatal shooting that occurred earlier today on bus No. 2611 near Walnut Bend and Richmond. Our hearts are with the victim’s loved ones and all those affected by this tragic incident.
Preliminary information indicates the suspect boarded the bus and discharged a weapon toward two males who were already on board. A bullet fatally struck a female passenger, not involved in the incident.
The bus operator immediately stopped the bus and followed protocol to safely offload all passengers.
While no transit system can prevent every act of violence, METRO has measures in place to support rapid response and investigations. Surveillance footage from the bus has been downloaded and is being reviewed law enforcement, and witnesses were able to provide information to assist investigators.
MPD and HPD are actively working on locating the shooter. Anyone with information that can help aid the investigation, is encouraged to come forward.
Because this case resulted in a homicide, HPD is the leading agency in this investigation, which is still underway.
The safety of our riders, employees and the community remains METRO’s top priority.”
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