Masked Suspect Robs and Shoots Railway Workers in Houston's Fifth Ward

Armed Robbery on Union Pacific Railroad

• 🎯 A masked suspect approached two Union Pacific Railroad workers performing maintenance on Greg Street in Houston's Fifth Ward.
• 💥 The suspect announced a robbery, pistol-whipped one worker, and shot the other in the leg.
• 💰 Personal items, including wallets and cell phones, were stolen from the victims.

Immediate Response and Investigation

• 🚑 Upon arrival, officers applied a tourniquet to the gunshot victim to control bleeding.
• 🚁 A search for the suspect was conducted from the ground and air but was unsuccessful.
• 🚓 Police are actively seeking the suspect and hope to obtain a better description soon.

Victim Status

• ✅ The contract worker who was shot was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover.
• ✅ The worker who was pistol-whipped received treatment at the scene and is also believed to be okay.