Story 1: The Baytown Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning, around 2:20 a.m., in the rear parking lot of a bar located in the 100 block of W. Texas Avenue.
According to witnesses, the male suspect arrived at the location and approached a female bartender. The suspect was later seen near the rear door with another male who was attempting to convince him to leave. The suspect then displayed a pistol and fired at the male victim.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. His condition is currently unknown. No other injuries were reported.
Information about the suspect was immediately relayed to all on-duty units, and detectives and Crime Scene personnel responded to the scene. The suspect remains at large.
The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be provided as soon as available for release.
Story 2: Preliminary information indicates that two males who knew each other were involved in an argument.
During the altercation, one male allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the other.
The suspect is in custody.
Next-of-kin notification is pending, and no additional information is available for release at this time.
South Pruett Street is closed in the area while officers conduct their investigation.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
We will share additional information as it becomes available.