Houston police are on the hunt for a female shooter who left another woman critically wounded outside a convenience store on West Airport, as reported by FOX 26 Houston. The altercation, having spun out of an argument between the two women in the store's parking lot, took a violent turn when one woman pulled a trigger on the other just before 7:45 p.m., Tuesday.

The victim, found in the 8500 block of W. Airport, was swiftly transported to the hospital where she remains in dire straits, fighting for her life; the shooter. The Houston Police's post confirmed the incident, noting the location and the immediate aftermath while urging any witnesses to come forward in this ongoing investigation.

South Gessner officers are at a shooting scene 8000 W.Airport. Adult female transported in critical condition. Adult female suspect fled the scene. 202 pic.twitter.com/i39t2lII9M

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 8, 2024

As of now, details about what sparked the confrontation remain scarce, with the Houston Police withholding names and specifics as they investigate events that led up to the shooting. Anyone with information that might shine light upon the unknown assailant is encouraged to reach out to the Houston Police Department.