Police search for gunman after northwest Houston shooting; nearby AISD on lockdown

A man was shot near the intersection of W. Little York Road and Antoine Drive in northwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a search for the suspect.

Houston police said the shooting happened around 12:35 p.m. at 5699 W. Little York. The victim, an adult man, was transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics. His condition has not been released.

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Police said the suspect fled on foot. Officers, along with K9 units and the department’s Fox helicopter, are searching the area.

Nearby Aldine ISD schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution.