{"id":417972,"date":"2026-08-27T05:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/417972\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T05:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:52:09","slug":"houston-area-mother-shot-5-times-daughter-injured-in-northeast-houston-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/417972\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston-area mother shot 5 times, daughter injured in northeast Houston shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mother \"Mother Mother speaks out following terrifying shooting in Houston<\/a> <\/p>\n

A mother is speaking out after a terrifying experience. She was one of three people shot while police say a man wearing fishnets and armed with a rifle was shooting at random vehicles. The shooting happened along North Wayside Drive in northeast Houston earlier this month. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with the mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n

HOUSTON – A Houston mother who was shot five times is speaking out about the terrifying experience.<\/p>\n

Houston mother shares traumatic experience following shooting\u00a0 <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Mother describes scary experience <\/p>\n

Shameeka Jones says she and her 21-year-old daughter were driving along North Wayside Drive in northeast Houston earlier this month when gunfire suddenly erupted.<\/p>\n

Houston police say a man wearing fishnets and armed with a rifle was shooting at random cars. Three people were shot.<\/p>\n

\"Investigation \"Investigation <\/p>\n

Jones says her car was hit about 15 times.<\/p>\n

“It was just a usual day. I was taking my daughter to her hair appointment,” Jones said. “And then out of nowhere, in the blink of an eye, it happened.”<\/p>\n

At first, Jones thought they had been caught in crossfire. But as the gunfire continued, she realized someone was shooting directly at their vehicle.<\/p>\n

“I hear more shots and more shots and more shots,” Jones said. “I\u2019ll never forget the shot out of my window. That\u2019s when I really realized, someone is shooting at the car.”<\/p>\n

Jones says her daughter then told her she could not breathe.<\/p>\n

“I look over. I see blood,” Jones said. “Didn\u2019t realize I was shot. I look down, and I see blood from my leg, and my adrenaline pumps, and I\u2019m like survivor mode \u2014 tunnel vision, get to safety.”<\/p>\n

Jones says her phone had been struck by a bullet, so her daughter used her own phone to call\u00a0911<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite being wounded, Jones drove to the nearest fire station.<\/p>\n

“Mommy mode kicks in real fast when it comes to your kids,” Jones said. “I\u2019m like, get to my baby. Get to her. She matters. Save her.”<\/p>\n

Jones says she was shot five times \u2014 twice in the leg, twice in the abdomen and once when a bullet grazed her shoulder. Her daughter was shot once in the leg. Both have since been released from the hospital and are recovering.<\/p>\n

Jones says she feels lucky to be alive.<\/p>\n

“You never imagine it\u2019s going to be you,” she said. “And then when it happens to you, it\u2019s unimaginable.”<\/p>\n

When asked whether she thought she was going to die, Jones said, “I did. I thought I was gone. It wasn\u2019t my time.”<\/p>\n

Jones says she did not see the gunman during the shooting and later learned about the suspect after seeing videos posted online.<\/p>\n

Her message to the shooter is one of forgiveness.<\/p>\n

“I forgive you,” Jones said. “I forgive and I pray for you. And I just hope you get the help that you need and justice to be served.”<\/p>\n

Jones also thanked Chicken Plus employee David Lee Davis, who jumped into action and warned other drivers to stay away while the shooting was unfolding.<\/p>\n

Jones called Davis a hero and believes his actions may have saved lives.<\/p>\n

FOX 26 spoke with Davis about his bravery.<\/p>\n

“I was just doing what was in my heart. I couldn’t just stand there and watch. If they say I’m a hero, I’ll accept that,” said David Lee Davis.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Suspect charged <\/p>\n

Police identified the suspect as Demetri O\u2019Neal Thomas.<\/p>\n

At last check, Thomas remained hospitalized after he was shot by law enforcement. He was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.<\/p>\n

Thomas is scheduled to appear in court Thursday for a bail review.<\/p>\n

The Source: FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with Shameeka Jones, who was shot five times in the incident.<\/p>\n

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