UPDATE: A violent child custody dispute erupted last night outside a Walmart in west Harris County, leaving a woman shot in the leg. The incident, which took place at the Walmart located at 6060 North Fry Road, unfolded around 10:30 PM when tensions flared between a father, his girlfriend, and the mother of his child.
According to authorities, the confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in gunfire in the crowded parking lot. The father’s girlfriend sustained a gunshot wound to the leg while the child was safely inside a vehicle at the scene. Eyewitnesses reported that following the shooting, the couple attempted to flee the area, but the child’s mother pursued them, leading to a crash near the intersection of North Fry Road and Coldfield Drive.
Emergency services transported the injured woman to a nearby hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition. Fortunately, both the father and the child in the crashed vehicle were unharmed, as confirmed by FOX26 Houston.
Authorities have indicated that this violent encounter may be linked to an ongoing custody dispute, though specific details remain under investigation. The suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene and have yet to be apprehended.
This shocking incident raises serious concerns about the safety of child custody exchanges and the potential for violence. As investigations continue, officials urge anyone with information to come forward.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
