Houston police searching for man accused of shooting girlfriend at apartment complex

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Houston police are searching for a 35-year-old man accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times during an incident at an apartment complex Saturday night.

According to police, officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting around 8:50 p.m.

Investigators said the 35-year-old suspect and his 39-year-old girlfriend were in a dating relationship. The woman was visiting the suspect’s family at the apartment complex when the two met in a courtyard.

Police said the suspect shot the woman in the abdomen and leg before pushing her to the ground and walking away.

The suspect’s family members rendered aid until officers arrived. The Houston Fire Department transported the woman to a hospital in stable condition.

Officers later found the suspect’s vehicle abandoned a few blocks away. The man remains at large, and police are continuing to search for him.

No additional information about the suspect or a possible motive has been released.

This is a developing story.



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