Houston shooting
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A shooting in Houston, Texas, has resulted in several people sustaining injuries, police have said. The scene is now contained, but residents are asked to avoid the area.

The Houston Police Department has confirmed "an active shooter situation in a shopping center near the corner of Weslayan and Bissonnet in southwest Houston."

Police also tweeted that the active shooter was shot by law enforcers. There are no reports of other suspects at this time.

The shooting is believed to have started at about 6:20 am local time.


Victims were seen lying on the ground, with multiple gunshots initially reported from the scene. Local ABC13 channel also reported at least 7 people were injured.

The shooter was described as black and carrying a revolver.

At a certain point, a vehicle on Law Street was surrounded by police and ABC13 reported a bomb squad was called in.

Numerous ambulances arrived at the scene. Weslayan Street was briefly closed.

Approximately 20 emergency responders are at the scene, a member of the fire department told ABC13.

A triage area has been set up in a parking lot.

The surrounding stores are usually busy at this time, according to local media.

"At this time, the shooting scene is believed to be contained, but residents are asked to please avoid the area of Weslayan Street between Westpark Drive and Bissonnet Street as it is still an active response and investigation scene," police said.