2 people caught in crossfire, shot during gunfight between 2 groups, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department said it's looking for whoever shot two people during a gunfight in the city's southwest area overnight.

According to investigators, the shooting happened at about 10:40 p.m. on Sunday near Richmond Avenue and Ocee Street.

"Officers came, started investigating the area -- found where they believe was the crime scene. In the meantime, a few minutes later, two separate vehicles pulled up into a local area hospital with two different victims who had been shot, " Lt. J.P. Horelica said at the scene.

Police said the two victims who were shot were caught in the crossfire during a gunfight between two groups.

Investigators said one of the victims shot is critical, while the other is OK.

Police haven't said what sparked the gunfire and haven't given any descriptions of the shooters.