Houston authorities are presently probing a fatal shooting incident that left one young man dead while another sustained injuries last Saturday morning at an address in the southeastern part of the city. The Houston Police Department reported that the shooting occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. at 3018 Delano Street.
The deceased, an 18-year-old male whose name has not been released pending family notification, was found lying beside the roadway by officers responding to the incident. According to the City of Houston's official news release, life-saving attempts were made, but the victim was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His identity is awaited from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
While processing the scene, a second victim, aged 19, emerged, having driven himself to a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds. This young man is reported to be in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses have indicated that both victims were in attendance at a nearby party before the shooting unfolded. Fleeing the scene, the suspects remain unidentified and at large. Houston police seek the public's assistance in uncovering details leading to the assailant or assailants. Anyone with potentially relevant information is encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
