Brazoria County Sheriff's Office investigates crime spree in Rosharon, Texas involving suspect accused of shooting at 2 vehicles

ROSHARON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is being sought in connection with an overnight crime spree in Rosharon, Texas, authorities say.

The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating Wednesday's incidents, all of which allegedly occurred within a two-hour span, between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Deputies said it all started before midnight when the suspect, now identified as Juan Mata, 26, allegedly threw a brick through a Lyft driver's window after being dropped off in Rosharon.

Then, the sheriff's office said he stole a vehicle and began following another driver, who the suspect then shot at. No one was reportedly injured during this shooting.

After takeoff, Mata is accused of shooting at yet another vehicle, this time injuring the driver and passenger.

The victims of the shooting were flown to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

BCSO released an image of the SUV used in these crimes and a photo of Mata, who deputies say has ties to the Richmond, Missouri City and Rosharon areas.

Mata is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, authorities urge you to call 911 or the Sheriff's Office at (979) 864-2200 with reference case #2406-0522.

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