Shooting occurs 1 hour after HPD, Finner give press conference on Third Ward after promise of patrol

ByIncreased patrols have begun in Third Ward with Chief Finner; however, just after a press conference he gave, a man was shot several times.in Third Ward between Saturday night into Sunday morning. This came after neighbors voiced their concerns about the area's high crime to Chief Troy Finner during a community meeting Thursday.

The driver was transported to the hospital in serious condition with injuries to his chest and limbs. Officers received a description of the suspect and were able to detain him shortly after, HPD said.This comes less than a week after another shooting occurred about two miles away. Last Monday, a homeowner's camera capturedat the intersection of Arbor and Emancipation. HPD said a man was shot and crashed his car before rushing to a nearby club for help.

"What I've learned in 34 years of policing is you don't set plans until you've talked to community members because the only way you're going to address true problems, crime, and quality of life issues is with the community," Finner said.

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