Houston, Tx
Man shot after allegedly attempting to stop catalytic converter thieves, HPD says
Police stated the person got here exterior and noticed a bunch of males presumably making an attempt to steal the catalytic converter from his pickup truck.
As the person went to confront them, a suspect got here out from below the sufferer’s truck and shot him within the chest, HPD stated.
In keeping with HPD Lt. Izaguirre, the suspects then fled in a grey Dodge Charger.
First responders transported the sufferer to an area hospital and stated he is anticipated to outlive.
Houston police stated there’s been a string of catalytic converter thefts within the space. An outline of the suspects has not been launched.
The investigation is ongoing.