Woman Shoots Boyfriend After Celebrating Kid's Birthday: Police

HOUSTON -- A 45-year-old man is recovering after he was shot during a fight with his girlfriend Friday night, according to police. Johnny Landry and his 25-year-old girlfriend had been celebrating one of their children’s birthdays at the iT’Z Houston entertainment complex in the 18300 block of Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County.

Investigators said in a press release that the couple got into an argument in the parking lot about 11:30 p.m. During the argument, Landry’s girlfriend pulled out a gun and began chasing him, firing several shots at Landry.

Landry was hit at least once in the abdomen and was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

Landry’s girlfriend got into a gray Ford Explorer and left the area. Police say they want to question the woman, but no charges have not been filed. Police did not release information on the whereabouts of the child during the shooting.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults and Family Violence Division at 713-308-1100.

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