Father ambushed, shot by two suspects during possible carjacking attempt, police say

HOUSTON – A father is expected to survive after he was shot three times during a possible carjacking attempt involving two suspects in southwest Houston, police say.

It happened at an apartment complex in the 9900 block of Sharpcrest Street near Corporate Drive.

Police received a 911 call at around 3:40 a.m. from the man’s 16-year-old son who told them that his father was ambushed by two suspects after he parked his vehicle near the apartment complex. He ran away from the suspects after they demanded his belongings and was shot three times in the stomach, leg, and back, according to police.

The father was found outside by the son after he banged on his apartment door several times.

Police say he was transported to an area hospital where he is expected to survive.

Detectives at the scene say they do not believe anything was stolen.