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Suspect arrested after allegedly shooting man sitting in truck, pointing pistol at random people

The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Patrick Allen. He's currently in Harris County Jail.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The suspect accused of shooting a man and pointing a gun at "random" motorists, including children, has been arrested, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez

EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video originally aired Oct. 11 when deputies were actively searching for the suspect.

The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Patrick Allen. Gonzalez said he has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and felon in possession of a weapon. 

Deputies had been looking for Allen since Monday afternoon. They believe he is the suspect who shot a man who was sitting in a truck outside a gas station near FM 1960 and Sugar Pine Drive

The 43-year-old victim was taken to an area hospital in critical, but stable, condition. 

According to Gonzalez, Allen was also seen pointing a pistol at random people in the area. 

The motive for this incident is unknown at this time and deputies did not say if Allen knew his victim.

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