HOUSTON – The death toll has risen to three after another motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries after an unknown gunman opened fire on several motorcyclists traveling in Spring and the Huntsville area Friday, according to Huntsville Police.
Two more motorcycle riders were injured.
First shooting
The first shooting was reported at 11:08 a.m. on the feeder road located in the 25000 block of I-45, where one motorcyclist was shot by the suspect, police said. Montgomery County deputies responded to the shooting, and the 32-year-old man was taken to a local hospital where he was expected to survive, but died from his injuries hours later.
Another motorcyclist was reportedly shot in Montgomery County and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The man fled the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital.
Second shooting
The gunman reportedly continued on I-45 and Highway 19, just before Huntsville, where three motorcyclists were shot. Two of the motorcycle riders, ages 43 and 69, were pronounced dead at the scene. The other rider, a 61-year-old man, was flown to Herman Memorial in the Houston Medical Center for treatment.
All shooting victims were believed to be affiliated with outlaw motorcycle gangs, according to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The gunman’s identity or vehicle description has not been released.
Authorities shut down multiple lanes on I-45 and Hwy 19 at exit 114 as they investigated the scene. Drivers were asked to avoid the area, take the exit at the Sam Houston Statue and stay off I-45 northbound until Clayton Homes.
The motive for the shootings remains under investigation. Multiple agencies were involved in the investigation.