HOUSTON – A teen has died and another is in custody following a shooting at a northwest Houston apartment complex, according to Harris County authorities.
Northwest Houston: Bammel North Houston shooting
What we know:
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting was reported on Bammel North Houston Road, near Highway 249.
Harris County Sergeant Jason Brown said the call came in at about 2:15 p.m.Â
First responders tried to perform CPR on the victim, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim has since been identified as 15-year-old Jacob Gomez.
Witnesses allegedly identified a 15-year-old as the shooter. Sgt. Brown says the suspect was detained in an apartment at the scene.
Allegedly, the teen suspect lives “part-time” at the complex. Gomez did not live there, according to the sheriff.
The sheriff also says the teen suspect has been charged with capital murder.
What we don’t know:
The suspect has not been identified.
Authorities have not confirmed the motive behind this incident.
What you can do:
Anyone who has more information on this incident can call one of the following agencies:
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division: 713-274-9100Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Sergeant Jason Brown.