Houston 18-year-old shot in neck on South Loop, paralyzed from neck down in alleged road rage

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A road rage shooting left an 18-year-old paralyzed from the neck down.

Saturday had been a highlight in Dexter Foster's life.

“He was really excited about going to prom,” said his mother, Shavon Poullard.

But Sunday afternoon, his fortunes changed when he was shot while driving on the I-610 South Loop near Mykawa.

Poullard said Foster was going to eat at the restaurant when they noticed a white car driving erratically behind them. At some point, his car and the other car came into contact.

“She was saying the guy was telling her to stop, that they hit the car,” Poullard said.

Poullard added that his son took the Mykawa exit and tried to find a safe place to exchange information.

But before he had the chance, the other driver pulled up next to him at a red light and opened fire. One of the bullets hit Foster in the neck.

“He was just trying to do the right thing. He was just trying to get out of the way,” Poullard said.

For five days, Foster has been at Ben Taub Hospital. Doctors have told his family he will likely never walk again, although his father remains hopeful.

“Doctors cannot predict God's handiwork. God's handiwork is more powerful than anyone's words,” said Michael Foster.

But so far, the few words from investigators have done little to comfort the Foster family. Police have only a vague description of the suspect and no leads. They are urging anyone who was in the area around 4:45 p.m. Sunday to come forward with information.

“It's just hard. One day you're happy and excited. The next day it's a whole different story,” Poullard said.

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