HOUSTON \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Police said officers responded to a shooting call around 11:30 p.m. in the 7700 block of Oak Vista Drive.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
According to investigators, the teens had gathered in the area for a meetup when gunfire broke out.<\/p>\n
Homicide detectives are now working to determine what led to the shooting and who was involved.<\/p>\n
Police said one person was detained at the scene, and officers recovered two firearms during the investigation.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not released the identity of the teen who was killed, and no charges have been announced at this time.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n
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