January 19, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a woman at 5200 Washington about 1:35 a.m. on Sunday (January 17).  

The victim, Leslie Alanis, 41, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.  

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives G. Black and A. Ferrell reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found Ms. Alanis had been shot in the left shoulder.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported Alanis to the hospital. 

A preliminary investigation determined Alanis and her boyfriend were walking down Washington Avenue when they got into an argument with a male.  After exchanging words, Alanis continued walking to their vehicle.  A few minutes later, a black Infinity drove eastbound on Washington and stopped in the street.  Multiple shots were fired from inside the vehicle and Alanis was struck.  

The suspect is described only as a black male, 25 to 30 years of age.  

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.  



VHS/KJS  1-19-21
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