Check Traffic

Check Traffic
Live Cameras, Conditions

°

Homepage / Houston News
Text Size

Man Shoots Suspected Car Thief

POSTED: Wednesday, June 6, 2007

A car owner shot a man who tried to steal his car early Wednesday, officials told KPRC Local 2.

Houston police said the car owner saw his Chevrolet Camaro being driven out of his driveway in the 6700 block of Avenue H near Cesar Chavez Boulevard at about 4:30 a.m.

The owner ran out of the home with his gun in hand, officials said.

Investigators said the suspect lunged at the owner with a screwdriver and stabbed him in the head twice.

Police said the owner fired seven shots at the suspect, striking him three times in the stomach and leg.

The suspect and car owner were transported to Ben Taub Hospital. The suspect was last listed in serious condition and the car owner was stable.

Detectives said the suspect could face charges of burglary of a motor vehicle.

Sponsored Links

Links We Like
Sponsored Content
You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

Find out what a sputtering economy and an increasingly difficult to crack job market means to you. More

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

If you're looking to save on your next new vehicle, a low sticker price is just one aspect. Consider all the costs and make the right decision. More

Most Popular