Homeowner wounded but fights back in possible home invasion | HPD searching for second suspect

GALENA PARK, Texas — A late-night gunfight during an attempted home invasion left a homeowner and one of the suspected intruders wounded, and Houston police are now searching for a second suspect who is still on the run.

It happened just after 1:20 a.m. Tuesday off East Avenue J in the East End near Galena Park. Investigators said two men approached a home and were possibly trying to force their way inside when they were met by the homeowner and gunfire erupted.

Homeowner drove himself for help
According to HPD, the homeowner was shot at least once but was able to get into his vehicle and drive himself about a mile and a half to Houston Fire Station 23. Officers located him there and took his statement. Police say he is now listed in stable condition.

One suspect taken into custody, one still missing
About two blocks from the shooting scene, on Avenue L, police say one of the suspects knocked on a door and asked for help. Officers responded and found him with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody and transported for medical treatment.

The second suspect has not been found. Investigators believe he may have left the area in a vehicle.

Robbery Division now leads the investigation
Houston police confirm the Robbery Division has now taken over the case, classifying it as an attempted home invasion.

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working to determine the relationship — if any — between the suspects and the homeowner, and whether the house was specifically targeted.