HOUSTON – A 26-year-old man is in critical condition following a possible road rage shooting that shut down the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road for several hours Monday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
The shooting happened on S. Sam Houston Parkway and Hillcroft Avenue.
Houston police said a driver in a dark-colored vehicle fired several rounds at the man before taking off.
The man was hit and reportedly crashed into the freeway barriers on the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road at W. Fuqua Road about a mile and a half away.
A witness called 911 and the man was taken to a hospital. Police haven’t been able to get much information from him because he’s in critical condition.
No arrests have been made.
While all of the details in this case are still being sorted out, officials are urging drivers to stay calm if they come across aggressive behavior while on the road.
Triple A says you can avoid road rage incidents by keeping your hands on the wheel. You should also avoid making any gestures that might anger another driver, even “harmless” expressions of irritation like shaking your head. Be a cautious and courteous driver. Signal every time you merge or change lanes, and whenever you turn.
KPRC 2 is not implying the victim in this case did anything wrong. It’s still not clear what led up to the shooting, and Houston Police say that’s all a part of the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.