Houston police are looking for a suspect after a man in a wheelchair was robbed at a park near Midtown on Tuesday.
Officers were dispatched to a shooting around 3 a.m. in the 3800 block of Live Oak Street.
PHOTOS: Do you recognize this man? Police say he repeatedly stabbed a man after restaurant theft in east Houston A paraplegic man was at the park in a wheelchair. Police said another man approached him, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim then gave him his wallet and cash. Authorities said the suspect got the money, shot the other man, then left the area. Police are not sure if he ran away or left in a car.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The victim nor the suspect have been named by authorities.About the Author:Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.
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