HOUSTON \u2013 Houston police have released surveillance video and composite sketches of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at a car wash in southeast Houston.<\/p>\n
The shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. July 17 at a car wash at 10890 Sabo Road, near Fuqua Street.<\/p>\n
According to Houston police, the suspect approached a 43-year-old man, pointed a pistol at him and demanded money.<\/p>\n
When the victim reached into his vehicle to get his wallet, police said the suspect shot him once in the stomach. The suspect then fled the area on foot.<\/p>\n
A nearby Harris County Precinct 2 deputy constable heard the gunshots and drove across the street to the car wash. The deputy, who was in uniform and driving a vehicle with its emergency lights activated, spotted the suspect running away and followed him.<\/p>\n
Police said the suspect turned around and fired several shots at the deputy\u2019s vehicle, striking it more than once.<\/p>\n
The deputy was not injured. The suspect then ran into an apartment complex, where the deputy lost sight of him.<\/p>\n
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
Police describe the suspect as a young Black male who was wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt and shorts. HPD has released two composite sketches and surveillance video in hopes someone can identify him.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about the suspect or the shooting is asked to contact the HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700.<\/p>\n
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.<\/p>\n
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