Suspect shoots Uber Eats delivery driver in front of wife and child near Imperial Valley, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A search is underway for a suspect who allegedly shot a food delivery driver while he was at work Friday night, according to Houston police.

Commander Kenneth Campbell said an Uber Eats driver was making a delivery to an apartment complex in the 16200 block of Imperial Valley Drive around 10 p.m.

After the delivery was completed, the suspect allegedly approached him as he was approaching to get back into the car and shot the man in the chest.

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Police said the man's wife and child were inside the car at the time of the shooting.

“The man returned to his car and continued down the street. Our officers encountered the complainant and found him just down the street. They began providing first aid using 'a chest seal,' Campbell said.

The victim was taken to hospital, where police said he was in stable condition.

The woman and child were not injured.

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Campbell said HPD is investigating the case as a robbery, but is also looking at the possibility of a carjacking.

At this time, HPD has not identified any suspects nor is there a description.

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