West side shooting

A shooting on the west side of town Saturday, Feb. 29, sent two victims to the hospital.

Navasota Police responded to shots fired at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, on Third Street in Navasota. Officers learned a drive-by shooting had occurred and two victims were injured.

Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt stated neither victim had life-threatening injuries, but both had to be transported to the hospital, one via helicopter and the other by ambulance. Myatt said at this time he is unsure if the victims have been released from the hospital.

Officers are actively following leads and Myatt urges anyone with information about the incident to call Navasota Police Department, 936-825-6124 and speak with an investigator.