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Houston woman pistol-whipped, shot in shoulder during attempted carjacking
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Katherine Levens , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points She was shot in the shoulder and also suffered a head injury from being struck with a gun. A woman in her mid-20s was injured during a violent incident.
A woman in her mid-20s was injured during a violent incident. She was shot in the shoulder and also suffered a head injury from being struck with a gun. The woman received medical attention and is now in stable condition.
The incident occurred when a man attempted to take her vehicle. He approached her with a firearm and tried to steal the car, but ultimately fled without it.
Further details about the incident, including a description of the suspect, are available from the source. The suspect remains at large after the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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