Man shot in face after drunken dispute in SE Harris County trailer

Authorities say a drunken man allegedly shot his friend in the face during a fight over whether he was too intoxicated to drive. Authorities say a drunken man allegedly shot his friend in the face during a fight over whether he was too intoxicated to drive. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS, TNS Photo: Dreamstime/TNS, TNS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man shot in face after drunken dispute in SE Harris County trailer 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A drunken man allegedly shot his friend in the face during a fight over whether he was too intoxicated to drive.

The dispute broke out late Saturday inside a trailer in southeast Harris County, near Genoa Red Bluff and Burke.

The suspected shooter stopped by his friends' place around 11:45 p.m. But when he pulled up outside, he crashed into a tree by the driveway.

Deeming him too drunk to drive, the couple inside came out and took his keys, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Upset, the suspect followed them inside and started brawling with the man who owns the trailer.

He knocked the male homeowner to the ground, then allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the man once in the face while standing over him.

The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition and rushed into surgery. The suspect was still at the scene when police arrived and was taken to jail. He's expected to face aggravated assault charges.

Authorities did not immediately identify the victim or suspected shooter. The woman was not hurt in the altercation.