February 8, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 857 West Tidwell Road about 8:50 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 6).

The victim, Juan Soto, 22, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives G. Black and A. Hernandez reported:

Mr. Soto was sitting inside his vehicle in a gas station parking lot at the above address when he was approached by an unknown black male suspect.  An altercation ensued and the suspect pulled a gun and fired several shots into the car.  Soto was struck once in the left shoulder and then drove himself to the 5400 block of North Shepherd Drive where he called 911.  Paramedics arrived and transported Soto to a hospital.

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.