HOUSTON – A 17-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was injured in a shooting Thursday night in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Police said officers responded to a shooting call around 11:30 p.m. in the 7700 block of Oak Vista Drive.
When officers arrived, they found two teenage boys suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators said a 17-year-old Hispanic male had been shot in the chest, while a 19-year-old Hispanic male suffered a gunshot wound to the arm.
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where the 17-year-old was later pronounced dead. The 19-year-old is expected to survive.
According to investigators, the teens had gathered in the area for a meetup when gunfire broke out.
Homicide detectives are now working to determine what led to the shooting and who was involved.
Police said one person was detained at the scene, and officers recovered two firearms during the investigation.
Authorities have not released the identity of the teen who was killed, and no charges have been announced at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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