A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the hand during a drive-by style shooting outside his northeast Houston home late Thursday.
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 8200 block of Darlington. According to HPD, a couple was sitting in their vehicle in the driveway when another car pulled up and opened fire. One of the bullets struck the husband in the hand.
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His wife began driving him toward a hospital but flagged down officers nearby. Police provided first aid until medics arrived. The man was taken to a nearby trauma center and is expected to survive.
Two children were inside the home at the time. They came outside after the gunfire and were later taken to a safe location by a family member.
Investigators are working to determine a motive and identify the shooter.