Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 11666 Gulf Pointe Drive

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a shooting incident at 11666 Gulf Pointe Drive about 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday (December 14).  
The suspect, Bryant Keith Williams, Jr. (b/m, 26), is charged with burglary with intent to commit assault in the 209th State District Court.  Williams was transported to an area hospital with gunshot wounds.
A booking photo of Williams, who remains hospitalized, is not available at this time.
The female shooter, 24, was not injured in the incident.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detective A. Shaikh reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at the above address and learned Williams, the ex-boyfriend of a female tenant, broke a glass patio door and  forced entry to her apartment, possibly to assault her.  The woman retrieved her handgun and, in self-defense, shot Williams several times.  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Williams to the hospital.
Further investigation indicated there was a history of violence between the woman and Williams and a protective order was in place.  The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was consulted and Williams was subsequently charged for his role in the incident.
VHS/JFC  12-16-21
Inc. #167333721

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