HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Westbury High School student has died after being shot near the school in southwest Houston on Friday morning, according to police.
The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at about 8:20 a.m. near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock.
In a 10 a.m. update, police confirmed the victim was a 17-year-old senior high school student who died from gunshot wounds. According to investigators, some people were gathered when someone came out of a wooded area near a complex, and shots were fired.
“And from that, we believe some words were exchanged, and someone produced a handgun, and unfortunately the young man lost his life as a result of what I call a ‘cowardly act,'” HPD Police Chief Noe Diaz said during the press conference.
Houston police give an update after they say a Westbury High School student was shot and killed near the school Friday morning.
Police said no suspect is in custody at this time. The chief added they have been talking to witnesses to figure out what happened.
SkyEye13 flew over heavy police activity near the school, which Houston ISD confirmed was placed in “secure mode” while police investigate the nearby incident.
WATCH: SkyEye13 shows heavy law enforecment presence near Westbury High School as police investigate a nearby shooting.
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