BELLAIRE, Texas — Bellaire police are looking for a woman they said shot a man during a domestic violence incident early Friday morning.
Bellaire Police Chief Onesimo Lopez said they got a call around 2:30 a.m. from a couple of people saying they were being followed by one of their ex-girlfriends and were headed to the nearest police station in an effort to avoid any confrontation.
Lopez said once they got to the police station, the woman got into an argument with the people in the truck before she opened fire into the passenger side multiple times. She then took off. An officer at the station returned fire, but it's unclear whether she was hit.
The police chief said the passenger, the woman's ex-boyfriend, was hit several times and taken to an area hospital in serious condition.
Lopez urged the woman to turn herself in. He said police knew who she was and are working to take her into custody once a warrant is approved.
Watch the update Lopez gave Friday morning:
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788.