Woman Fatally Shot on Houston METRO Bus; Suspect Targeted Another Passenger

Fatal Shooting on METRO Bus

• 🎯 A woman in her mid-20s was fatally shot on METRO bus 2611 on Route 161 in West Houston.
• ⚠️ Investigators believe the suspect was targeting someone else on the bus and the victim was an innocent bystander.
• 🏥 A second victim was also shot and taken to the hospital, with their condition currently unknown.
• ⏱️ The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Richmond Avenue and Walnut Bend.

Manhunt and Suspect Description

• 🏃‍♂️ A manhunt is underway for a suspect described as a young adult male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black hoodie and light gray shorts.
• 📍 Police have established a perimeter near the scene and are actively searching for the suspect.
• 🗣️ Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information to help identify the shooter.

Investigation and Public Safety

• 🚓 Houston Police are leading the homicide investigation, taking over from METRO Police.
• 🚌 The bus operator safely unloaded other passengers after the incident.
• 📈 KHOU 11 Investigates found that Metro reports a decrease in major crimes over the past three fiscal years, though major crimes can include non-violent offenses like theft.
• ridership was 73 million in fiscal year 24, with one major crime per 193,000 rides.