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Houston shooting: Two dead, two injured after ex-employee opens fire at trucking company | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A recently fired employee opened fire inside his former workplace on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring two others, before turning the gun and taking his own life. | |
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that two people died, and one of the two persons injured was a police officer, who suffered an injury to his knee. | |
At 8:43am local time, deputies responded to reports of an active shooter at Knight Transportation in Katy, a suburb 20 miles west of Houston. | |
The recently terminated employee returned to the scene with a shotgun and handgun and opened fire on multiple employees. | |
Franz Elementary and Morton Ranch High School, both located across the street from the business, went on a precautionary lockdown after the gunman was reported. | |
Republican Congressman Michael McCaul offered his condolences on Twitter. | Republican Congressman Michael McCaul offered his condolences on Twitter. |
“Praying for Katy right now. Thanks to the [Harris County Sheriff's Office] for the quick actions and response to the shooting.” | |
This story is developing, check back for updates. | This story is developing, check back for updates. |