Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge shooting leaves 51-year-old woman with several gunshot wounds

Corpus Christi police are searching for a person suspected of shooting at two 51-year-old women in a vehicle near the Harbor Bridge.

Police were called to reports of a shooting about 11:05 p.m. Thursday on State Highway 181, between the Harbor Bridge and the causeway, Lt. Chris Hooper said.

The driver, who pulled over in Portland, told police someone in another car, traveling northbound, fired shots at their vehicle, Hooper said.

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The 51-year-old driver was taken to Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline with several gunshot wounds. They were not life-threatening, Hooper said.

The passenger of the vehicle, also a 51-year-old woman, told police the two had some interaction with the person who shot at them.

It is unconfirmed if the incident involved road rage and the incident is under investigation, Hooper said.

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"We're looking for witnesses or evidence and information that can help us figure out what happened," Hooper said.

The person responsible could face charges for suspicion of aggravated assault.

Anyone with information should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-8477.