April 16, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 1000 Pinemont Drive that occurred about 7:40 a.m. today.

The victim, 51, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives J. De La Torre and A. Carroll reported:

Officers responded to a drive-by shooting and learned the victim was driving westbound on Pinemont Drive when he was approached by the suspect vehicle.  The suspect(s) inside the vehicle began shooting into the victim's car and then fled the scene.  The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and paramedics transported him to the hospital.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white, newer model SUV, possibly a Chevrolet Suburban.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.