May 24, 2025

05.23.25 Two Stories: Robbery and Aggravated Assault

Story 1: Check back for official Baytown Police press release

Story 2:Aggravated Assault — 2025-24506

Case Status: Under Investigation

At about 12:30 a.m. on May 18th, officers were called to a hotel near the 4600 block of East Freeway after a shooting was reported.

A 44-year-old Baytown man was shot in the foot area while trying to help a family friend during a domestic dispute.

The suspect, a 33-year-old Baytown man, fired shots as the victim ran away and then fled the scene in a vehicle.

With help from DPS and other local agencies, officers found and arrested the suspect at a home in Dayton.

The suspect faces a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.