A Houston man became viral after being caught in the act of shopping flight at Galleria Mall in Houston, Texas. But the part that made him famous internet during the night was the video sequence that accompanies him with the incident. The viral clip shows that the suspect jumps from a rail on the second floor to escape the cops and land directly on the hard rink. The man was left with two broken legs and transported to hospital, while waiting to be officially charged.

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Houston Mall Chase turns into a painful fall

On Sunday June 22, around 2:20 p.m., Chaos broke out at Galleria Mall in the Uptown district. The suspect, whose identity remains unknown pending formal accusations, would have stolen a pair of sunglasses. Video surveillance images show it by taking the store article. The agents of the Houston police department would have received the call about the flight and would have spotted the man shortly after. But what started as a routine shoplifting check turned into a spectacular pursuit through the upper level of the shopping center.

The suspect, feeling of officers, sprout towards a balustrade on the second floor overlooking the interior skating rink of the Galleria. In a shocking decision, he jumped over the balustrade, aimed at escaping the police. Witnesses say he even shouted, “Come and get me!” Before taking the step directly on the skating rink under him. A few seconds later, the man seems imperturbable by his broken legs while he jumps on his mobile device while a nearby spectator wearing ice skates tries to help him.

Houston Man stolen from creator glasses from Neiman Marcus to Galleria Mall, posted on social networks and remained. When the cops arrived, he fled, jumped from the second floor on the skating rink and broke both legs. 😳💔🧊 pic.twitter.com/kvywtoqrr1

– Rain Drops Media (@ raindropsmedia1) June 27, 2025

The witness describes a drop of rink

As mentioned, the man struck the skating rink hard, the legs first and the impact is seem brutal. According to reports, his legs have joined instantly, leaving him extended and unable to move. Ken GilliardWho was near the ice, described the scene. By Click2houstonhe said: “I saw the zamboni go out to clean the ice, then I just see someone fall. Another spectator, Martyn Norristhe dish frankly by speaking to Fox26 Houston::

“He jumped directly down, tried to land, and when he hit the ice, his legs were literally out under him, they broke.”

The paramedical paramedics of the Houston fire service precipitated the suspect in a neighboring hospital, where he is treated for serious leg injuries, including fractures on both legs.

Social media react to the viral clip

Once video sequences of the incident have surfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter), it did not take long for Houston’s man to become a trendy subject.

In A postWho received more than 8 million views, people shared their reflections in the comments section. Take a look at some of their reactions below …

@Epleezemusic wrote, “Soooo, can we say that these glasses cost one arm and two legs. Too expensive for me of course”

@Cryptoroadbuild wrote, “This ice floor is harder than a concrete floor. This is why his legs broke / separated from a 15 -foot jump after hanging at 20 feet”

@imjohnwess wrote, “The way he looked at his legs as if he had no idea what had happened”

@Chasinglions_ wrote, “Bro Shoulda just took the L and stopped. Rehabilitation will be painful”

@ Carolki13 interviewed, “Even if he did not land on a skating rink, what was he going to happen! ??”

@ metal_gear88 wrote, “Does he check his phone with broken legs?”

What is the next step for Houston’s man

The officials of the Houston police department kept the details tight. However, after his release from the hospital, he was expected to face accusations of theft and an arrest. Police did not confirm if drugs or alcohol were involved. In addition, they do not want to release the identity of man until charges have been deposited. The HPD noted that it was not the first high -level incident at the Galleria. They cited a recent shooting involving an officer in the parking lot of the shopping center, by Fox26 Houston. For the moment, however, the suspect’s dramatic exhaust attempt has left it immobilized and the shopping center skating with a viral history that no one will forget anytime soon.

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