August 10, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 2200 Dolly Wright Street that occurred about 7 p.m. on Monday (August 9).

The male victim, Joseph Hardiman, 31, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers A. Merino and C. Johnson reported:

Investigators responded to a shooting at the above address and found Mr. Hardiman had been walking eastbound on Dolly Wright when a suspect began shooting at him.  Hardiman pulled a gun and shot back at the suspect, but it is unknown at this time if the suspect was struck.  Hardiman was struck once in the torso, ran to a group of witnesses in a nearby car and demanded the witnesses transport him to a nearby hospital.  

The suspect fled the scene in a unknown vehicle.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.