A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life following a shooting Sunday evening in southwest Houston, authorities said. Houston Police responded to a call just before 7:30 P.M., finding the young teen with a severe gunshot wound to his upper torso on the 6100 block of Glenmont Drive, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.
First responders rushed the child to a local hospital, where, he remains in critical condition. The Houston Police Department has yet to release information regarding any suspects involved in the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. Both the Houston police and the local community are on high alert as questions linger about the circumstances leading up to this violent episode.
Officials are calling on the public to step forward with any details that could assist in making sense of this tragedy. "Houston police are asking for the public's help in understanding what led up to this shooting," FOX 26 Houston reported.
Those who may have witnessed the event or have relevant information are urged to contact HPD or Crime Stoppers. According to Click2Houston, the authorities have not made any comments on, possible motives or the events that preceded the gunfire.
