A man dressed in a vintage military uniform emblazoned with a Nazi symbol and toting a "Tommy Gun" and a hand gun unleashed a flurry of bullets near a Houston shopping center on Monday morning, injuring nine people before he was shot dead by police.



The shooter was identified as attorney Nathan DeSai, FOX26 reported, citing multiple sources. Authorities, however, refused to officially confirm the man's identity.

Officials said the gunman had 2,600 rounds of ammunition either on him or in his car and was carrying a .45 semi-automatic handgun and a .45 semi-automatic Thompson carbine. An "edged weapon still in its sheath" was also recovered from the shooter.

The man's apartment was filled with historic and vintage military items "going back to the Civil War," Houston Police Department Captain Dwayne Ready said during a Monday evening news conference.

Some video of the gun battle exists, Ready said, including footage from body cameras of some of the nine officers who fired upon the gunman. Ready said more than 75 spent shell casings were recovered from the scene, comprising both shots fired by the gunman and police officers.

An ATF official said both guns were purchased legally.

The accused shooter DeSai had previously worked at McDaniel & DeSai LLP, though the practice closed down at some point within the last year, Ken McDaniel told ABC13.

An ABC13 reporter who spoke with DeSai's father said the man had tried calling his son numerous times on Monday but had only gotten the man's voicemail. DeSai's father said his son was upset over the failure of his law firm and the business closed due to a lack of clients.

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DeSai's father confirmed his son owned multiple guns and said he had a license to carry. He also said DeSai drove a black Porsche, the same type of car police were examing in the shopping center parking lot. That car's license plate showed it was registered to DeSai, ABC13 reported.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the gunman "appeared to be a disgruntled lawyer who took out his anger and frustration on individuals," KHOU reported.

The FBI said on Monday evening that there did not appear to be any nexus to terrorism.

DeSai's LinkedIn page shows he graduated from the University of Tulsa with a J.D. and the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Six of those wounded in the attack were transported to area hospitals. Three have since been released and one person was in critical condition. Three other victims were treated at the scene. Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Cohen said all victims were expected to survive.

A fire official said some people were shot while inside their cars and several people were hit with glass fragments from shattered car windows.

A nearby homeowner told FoxNews.com his wife woke up to gunshots at 6:30 a.m. Shortly thereafter police were seen going into a nearby condo.

A woman said her husband called as the shooting occurred and said, "I'm hit." The man told his wife that the gunman was shooting people with a "red light aimed through the front windshield."

Eduardo Andrade, 42, told The Houston Chronicle that two bullets struck his vehicle.

"As I was driving by Law Street I suddenly heard a big explosion," Andrade said. "I covered myself, accelerated and tried to get out of there. I did not know if someone was following me or trying to shoot me."

Andrade added: "I felt the hot air."

FoxNews.com's Melissa Jacobs in Houston and The Associated Press contributed to this report.</s>Multiple people were injured in an early-morning shooting near a shopping center in southwest Houston, according to police and local media reports. Shots rang out before 7 a.m. local time. Police reported an active shooter situation in a shopping center near the corner of Weslayan and Bissonnet streets. The suspected shooter was shot by cops, and authorities don’t believe any other suspects were involved in the attack, police confirmed.The conditions of the shooter and victims haven’t been revealed.

One witness, speaking to ABC station KTRK-TV, said he heard “over 100 shots” fired – including AK-47 and AR-15 gunfire. It was “steady shooting back and forth” between police and the suspect, the man said.(nydailynews.com)…[+]</s>HOUSTON - Several people were injured by a shooter in Houston, Texas, on Monday and the suspect was shot by police officers, the Houston Police Department said on its Twitter feed.

Local media reports said the incident took place by a strip mall, where the gunman was firing upon vehicles. At least seven people were injured, the reports said.

"At this time, the shooting scene is believed to be contained," the city said on its emergency page.

People who were shot by the suspect were transported to area hospitals and the exact extent of their injuries was not yet known, Houston police said.

A police bomb squad was dispatched to the area to investigate a vehicle, Fox 26 TV reported.

Live video streams showed the presence of numerous police cars and ambulances in the area. There were also a few vehicles seen with bullet holes.</s>At least nine people were injured when a gunman opened fire at a shopping centre in southwest Houston, authorities announced on Monday.

Police responded to the shooting at 6:30am local time when the suspect was shooting at vehicles with a revolver, ABC 13 Houston reports.

The lone suspect, who lived near the scene, was shot by Houston police officers, the department announced on Twitter. Those who were injured were taken to hospital by emergency workers.

Martha Montalvo, the city's interim police chief, said that the gunman was a lawyer in the area was apparently experiencing issues with his lawfirm. ​

A witness told KPRC 2 Houston that she heard at least 30 shots fired at the scene and that the suspect has been shooting for 15 minutes before police arrived.

Eduardo Andrade, 42, told The Houston Chronicle that he could feel the hot air of two bullets striking his vehicle.

"As I was driving by Law Street I suddenly heard a big explosion," he said. "I covered myself, accelerated and tried to get out of there. I did not know if someone was following me or trying to shoot me."

Authorities issued a shelter order for an apartment complex nearby the scene and the city’s bomb squad was investigating what is believed to be the suspect’s vehicle.

Several cars with bullet holes and shattered windows could be seen at a nearby car park.

The shooting comes days after a shooting at a Washington state mall that left five people dead.

On 17 September, a 20-year-old man stabbed 10 people at a Minnesota mall before being shot and killed by an off-duty police officer.</s>HOUSTON -- A disgruntled lawyer who had numerous weapons randomly shot at drivers in a Houston neighborhood Monday morning, hitting six people, one critically, before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said. Another three people had injuries from glass or debris.

The first report of the shootings came in about 6:30 a.m., Police Chief Martha Montalvo said at a news conference, and the suspect began firing at officers when they arrived at a condo complex. Montalvo did not identify the man; Mayor Sylvester Turner told KTRK-TV that the lawyer was "disgruntled" and was "either fired or had a bad relationship with this law firm."

Numerous weapons were found at the scene, a bomb-squad robot examined a Porsche that's believed to be the shooter's, and bomb squad officers also were scouring the suspect's residence, Montalvo said.

The entrance to the condo complex, which is near the affluent enclave of West University Place, was still blocked off with police tape late Monday morning. Several cars with bullet holes and shattered windows were at a nearby strip mall.

Jennifer Molleda and her husband live in the same condo complex as the shooter. Though she heard gunshots at 6:12 a.m. and called 911, her husband left for work, she said. She called him not long after, and he told her, "I'm hit, I'm hit."

After the shooting stopped at 7:15 a.m., Molleda found her husband, 49-year-old Alan Wakim, several blocks away in the parking lot of a nearby strip mall. His Mustang had two shots that went through the windshield, and he told her that he saw a red laser beam before the shots were fired. He was taken to a hospital to be treated.

"He got out of his car, we hugged, we cried," Molleda said, adding that after she saw everything, she believes the man was "aiming to kill."

Molleda said she didn't know him very well, and described him as quiet.

Jason Delgado, the property manager of The Oaks at West University condo complex, confirmed that police were going through a residence. Delgado mentioned two concerns the complex had involving the suspect.

In August, Delgado said, police were called after roofers working in the complex said he pointed an assault-style rifle at them. He said there wasn't enough evidence to move forward with charges because the suspect contended he didn't point the gun at roofers. Molleda described the same case.

And last week, the man became upset because of water-pressure problems at his home, asked for maintenance help and expressed his displeasure in an email to the management firm that implied he'd "intimidate his way to getting what he was asking for," Delgado said.

Another witness, Antwon Wilson, 30, inadvertently drove into the shooting scene after dropping off his girlfriend at work and could "literally hear the gunfire flying." He managed to flee and escape injury.

Lee Williams left his home in the neighborhood upon hearing gunshots and began directing traffic away from the condo complex, noting that people usually cut through the area to avoid some busier intersections. One car ignored him, he said, and was immediately shot at. Williams couldn't see the gunman because it was dark, but believed he saw the muzzle flashes.

"Whatever cars were going by, he was shooting at them," the 55-year-old said, noting he heard at least 50 gunshots over 40 or so minutes. As he was being interviewed, neighbors came by and patted him on the back, thanking him for keeping people safe.

Of the nine people hurt, Houston Fire Department spokesman Ruy Lozano said six were shot and three had minor injuries related to glass. Montalvo said one person was hospitalized in critical condition and another in serious condition.

"The investigation is active. It's very, very early. ... We are checking every angle, I can assure you," Turner told the TV station.</s>A troubled lawyer opened fire on morning commuters in Houston, Texas, on Monday, injuring at least nine people before being fatally shot by police, authorities said.

Six victims were taken to hospitals and three were treated at the scene after being shot at while inside their vehicles in the wealthy neighbourhood of West University Place, acting Houston police chief Martha Montalvo told reporters.

One of the victims was said to be in a critical condition and another was in serious condition.

Ms Montalvo declined to identify the suspect but said he was a lawyer.

She said the FBI was assisting with the investigation and did not mention terrorism as a motive.

Houston mayor Sylvester Turner told reporters: “The motivation appears to be a lawyer whose relationship with his law firm went bad.”

The police bomb squad secured the suspect’s car, a black Porsche, which had numerous weapons in it. Police were also planning to search his house.

Broken glass from shattered car windows littered a carpark in a shopping centre near where the suspect fired 20 to 30 shots.

An unidentified witness told a local television station she heard “the bullets literally whiz by my window”.

Live video streams showed numerous police cars and ambulances in the area.

There were also a few vehicles seen with bullet holes.</s>A lawyer-turned-gunman of Indian origin fired indiscriminately, injuring nine persons at a strip mall in southwest Houston before being shot dead by the police in the latest incident of mass shooting in the US. George Joseph/Rediff.com report from Houston.

IMAGE: Houston police stated that several people have been shot at a strip mall in the city's southwest and that officers shot the gunman.

Nathan DeSai, a lawyer of Indian origin, reportedly opened fire on a public street because he was having problems with his law fire. DeSai was shot by cops -- and was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said.>

The Houston PD said at a press conference just after the attack that Nathan DeSai was a disgruntled lawyer who had “issues concerning firm.

Police added that a cache of weapons was found in his Porsche car.

According to Yelp, DeSai worked with the law firm Kenneth McDaniel at McDaniel & DeSai LLP and specialised in family law and criminal cases, felonies and misdemeanors.

An "active shooter at Weslayan & Bissonnet has been shot by our officers; no reports of other suspects at this time," Houston Police tweeted.

IMAGE: DeSai's father said he was under tremendous stress because of his law firm's financial difficulties.

The police chief told reporters "he is a lawyer and there were issues concerning his law firm."

Nine people were injured in the shooting, police said.

Police said six people were taken to hospitals while three were treated at the scene for injuries from broken glass, and released.

One victim is in critical condition with a gunshot wound, according to Memorial Hermann Hospital. Two people were taken to Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute and another three were taken to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. A sixth patient was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, according to media reports

One witness, said he heard "over 100 shots" fired -- including AK-47 and AR-15 gunfire.

It was "steady shooting back and forth" between police and DeSai, the man said.

Police exchanged gunfire with the suspected shooter, who died at the scene. It appears that he was killed by a police weapon, said HPD Acting Police Chief Martha Montalvo.

At a 9.15 am (7.45 pm IST) press conference, Montalvo said the alleged shooter was a local lawyer and there were "questions" surrounding his law firm.

The incident was initially reported at about 6.30 am (5.00 pm) near the Randall's grocery store at Weslayan and Bissonnet. The shooter allegedly fired several times into the strip center at that location.

Assistant Houston Fire Department Chief Richard Mann said gunfire lasted about 20 minutes at Law Street near WeslayanPlaza.

The shootings took place within a mile or two of several schools.

IMAGE: An external view of DeSai's now defunct firm.

Montalvo said that officers responded to the scene and were able to quickly locate the gunman in the 4400 block of Law Street. She said the shooter immediately began firing at the officers and those officers returned fire. The gunman was found dead shortly after.

The US has witnesses a number of shooting incidents in recent months.

Monday's shooting comes days after a shooting at a Washington state mall left five people dead. On September 17, a 20-year-old man stabbed 10 people at a Minnesota mall before being shot to death by an off-duty police officer.

The US suffered the worst mass shooting in its history in June when 50 people were killed and 53 injured in Orlando, Florida after a gunman stormed into a packed gay nightclub.

In December last year, 14 people were killed in a shooting incident in San Bernardino.</s>A disgruntled lawyer armed with multiple weapons opened fire near a southwest Houston shopping center on Monday, injuring nine people before being shot dead by police.

Police found a car full of weapons near the scene.

A bomb squad cleared a vehicle near the scene. The Porsche in question is registered to Nathan Desai.



 Miya Shay is reporting from the law office of Nathan Dasai

Desai has been identified as a local attorney. Eyewitness News has been in contact with Desai’s father and former law partner.

SKYEYE VIDEO: Don Armstrong reports from above the scene of the active shooter situation



 An active shooter situation is reported in southwest Houston

One source tells Eyewitness News that the vehicle was found filled with weapons.

HFD says six people were taken to area hospitals after they were injured by the shooter. Three were treated at the scene for injuries from broken glass, and released.

One victim is in critical condition with a gunshot wound, according to Memorial Hermann Hospital. Additionally, we know one is in fair condition and three are in good condition.

Two people were taken to Memorial Hermann Red Duke Trauma Institute and another three were taken to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. A sixth patient was transported to Ben Taub.

A shelter-in-place had been ordered for the West University area shortly before HPD confirmed the alleged shooter was shot by one of its officers. It was lifted hours later, as the investigation progressed.

West University Elementary School said it would open on time in spite of the shooting investigation.



 

 VIDEO: Witness says he was nearly shot at strip center



 A witness to the shooting shares his account
• 6:29am: HFD dispatched to corner of Weslayan and Bissonnet

At around 6:30 this morning, HFD scanners reported a suspect was at a strip center firing upon vehicles.

“We received a call at 6:29 that we had a shooting at the Petco store…the first units were directed to the parking lot where the shooting was still active,” HFD’s Jay Evans says.



 Initial reports indicate multiple people have been shot in the Weslayan area

Emergency vehicles flooded the area around the strip center bordered by Weslayan, Bissonnet and Law Street.

Antwon Wilson witnessed the shooting and told Eyewitness News he was shaken up after being caught in the crossfire.



 A fire official shares an update on the active shooter situation in the West University area

“I literally heard the gunshots past my face,” Wilson said. “It’s a hard pill to swallow.”

Wilson said there was a steady shooting back and forth as officers worked to bring the active shooting situation to a close.

Police concentrated much of their focus during the shooting on an apartment complex on nearby Law Street, located behind the strip center.

VIDEO: Woman says bullets hit her vehicle during shooting



 A woman tells abc13 about the shooting this morning in southwest Houston



 A father says he feels blessed after avoiding the active shooter situation in southwest Houston

VIDEO: One of the youngest witnesses talks about what he saw



 A boy who lives in the area where the active shooter situation happened shares what he heard</s>Multiple people were shot inside their cars near a Houston shopping center on Monday morning, by a gunman whose own vehicle contained “numerous weapons” and was being examined by a bomb squad, police said.

Six people were taken to local hospitals and three who were struck by debris and glass were treated on the scene and released, said Martha Montalvo, interim chief at the Houston police department.

One of the six people taken to hospital was in critical condition, authorities said, and another was in serious condition.

Montalvo said police received a call reporting gunfire at 6.29am. A gunman shot at the officers who arrived on the scene and police returned fire. The suspect was pronounced dead soon after, Montalvo said.

The only information immediately released about the gunman’s identity was that: “He is a lawyer and there were issues concerning his law firm.”

Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, told local station KTRK-TV that the lawyer was “disgruntled” and was “either fired or had a bad relationship with this law firm”.

Law enforcement officials were investigating what was believed to be the suspect’s vehicle, a Porsche. “It has numerous weapons and we are bringing in the bomb squad to secure it’s safe,” Montalvo said. 



The shooting happened in a parking lot in Houston’s Upper Kirby commercial district, a wealthy neighborhood that has red phone booths installed on street corners because it shares the same initials as the UK.

Jennifer Molleda and her husband live in the same condo complex as the shooter. Though she heard gunshots about 6.12am and called 911, her husband left for work. The 45-year-old called him not long after, she told the Associated Press, and he told her: “I’m hit, I’m hit.”

After the shooting stopped at 7.15am, Molleda found her husband, 49-year-old Alan Wakim, several blocks away in the parking lot of a nearby strip mall. Two shots had gone through the windshield of his Mustang, and he told her he saw a red laser beam before the shots were fired. He was taken to a hospital to be treated.

“He got out of his car, we hugged, we cried,” Molleda said, adding that she believed the man was “aiming to kill”.

Molleda added that a few weeks ago, the suspect brandished an assault-style weapon at roofers in the condo complex. She did not know him very well, she said, but described him as quiet.

Lee Williams left his home in the neighborhood upon hearing gunshots and began directing traffic away from the condo complex, noting that people usually cut through the area to avoid some busier intersections.

One car ignored him, he said, and was immediately shot at. Williams couldn’t see the gunman because it was dark, but believed he saw the muzzle flashes.

“Whatever cars were going by, he was shooting at them,” the 55-year-old said, noting he heard at least 50 gunshots over 40 or so minutes. As Williams was being interviewed, neighbors came by and patted him on the back, thanking him for keeping people safe.

The incident occurred just two days after a gunman opened fire in a Washington state mall, killing five people. A suspect in that incident was taken into custody on Sunday. A little over a week earlier, an attacker at a mall in St Cloud, Minnesota, stabbed 10 people before being shot dead by an off-duty police officer.</s>Jennifer Molleda looks at the blood specked face of her husband, Alan Wakim, who had bullets whiz by his face after going through his windshield during a shooting that left multiple people injured and the shooter dead, Monday, in Houston. A disgruntled lawyer who had numerous weapons randomly shot at drivers before being killed by police. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)
A gunman opens fire at a Houston shopping center and injures nine people. Responding police kill the shooter afterwards.