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Houston Shooting: 3 Women Injured Outside Store
30 Jul
Summary
- Three women were injured by gunfire outside a convenience store.
- At least 30 rounds were fired from a nearby grassy area.
- This incident is part of a pattern of over 20 violent crimes this year.
Three women sustained injuries Tuesday night following a shooting incident outside a southeast Houston convenience store. The attack occurred around 10:40 p.m. near Scott Street and Mallow, where dozens of shots were discharged.
Two of the victims, Arielle Kannady and Dwonna Tolbert, were sitting outside their adjacent business when they were struck by gunfire. A third woman, driving nearby, was shot in the hand. All three victims were transported to the hospital and are expected to recover.
Investigators with the Houston Police Department reported that the suspect fired at least 30 rounds from a nearby grassy area, with one bullet striking a cooler inside the convenience store. The motive and suspect remain unidentified, as the investigation is ongoing.
This shooting is part of a larger trend of violence in the area, with police data indicating over 20 violent crimes within a few blocks this year. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify the perpetrator.
