Houston Police Involved In Shootout With Suspect At Galleria Mall: Report

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The suspect, who remains at large, also shot a man in the leg.

A reported officer-involved shooting at a Houston mall has the city under a microscope. Just a couple of hours ago, there was news of an incident that occurred at the Galleria mall with scarce reports stating that there was a gunman on the scene. Now, police and witnesses are offering insight into the frightening event as a suspect remains at large.

The Houston Police Department is reportedly seeking information about a suspect who not only shot a man in the leg but later engaged in a shootout with officers.

According to multiple reports, police responded to the mall after receiving a call about an altercation near the food court. The suspect reportedly shot a man on his way to the parking garage and then fled into the garage to hide. However, things took a turn when the suspect saw that an officer was on the scene.

"When the suspect saw the officer, he immediately fired upon the officer," explained Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. "The officer took cover and fired back at the suspect a few times. He's not sure if he struck the suspect or not." Finner called the incident "unfortunate" and added, "It just doesn't make any sense."

The injured victim is expected to make a full recovery and it is reported that no officers were harmed during the shootout. Finner said that it is safe to return to the mall this weekend and praised Houston residents, calling "the majority" of them "good people." He called the shooter a "knucklehead" and promised, "We're coming after you."

Check out a few reports about the shooting below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.