Woman shot 9 times in Houston’s Museum District worked for Alvin ISD

HOUSTON – A woman was shot and killed Tuesday morning at a gas station in Houston’s Museum District. worked for Alvin ISD.

The district confirmed to KPRC 2 that Teresa Houston, 44, was “a valued member of the staff at Shadow Creek High School.”

“Teresa’s dedication and commitment to our students will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” said Renae Rives, district communications director.

Houston and her ex-boyfriend got into an altercation at an Almeda gas station shortly after midnight. The man chased Houston inside the gas station store and then outside, where he shot her as she ran into the gas pumps.

He continued shooting at her after she fell, hitting her nine times, Houston police said.

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Houston firefighters who were fueling a truck at the pump saw everything and flagged down a nearby Harris County District 7 deputy.

The shooter took off in Houston’s black Chevrolet Camaro and when a police officer attempted to stop him, he opened fire.

During a shootout with the deputy, who had taken cover, the gunman sped off in his patrol car, returning moments later to get back into the Camaro and drove off. a second shootout with the deputy.

This deputy was injured when he fell and hit his head and is expected to be OK.

The Camaro was found around 8 a.m. on 610 near Kirkpatrick in northeast Houston.

The shooter is on the run.

Police say he is armed and dangerous. They have a good idea of ​​who he is and are encouraging the public to share any information they may have to help find him.