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Man shot by 2 masked gunmen during carjacking, Houston police say

The victim flagged down a METRO bus for help after he was shot during the carjacking, police said.

HOUSTON — Two men in masks held up a driver at gunpoint and shot him twice during a carjacking in southwest Houston Wednesday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

This happened just before 9:30 p.m. on West Bellfort near Lakes at 610 Drive.

Houston police said the 22-year-old victim was confronted by the two masked gunmen who demanded his Toyota sedan. The men then shot the driver twice, once in the hand, and then another bullet grazed his shoulder.

The victim then flagged down a METRO bus for help. Police said the victim waited on the bus until he was later taken by ambulance to a hospital.

No word on his condition.

Police are now searching for the two gunmen in the 2010 Toyota sedan. A description of the suspects was not released.

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