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Houston Teen Hospitalized After Being Caught in Early Morning Shootout in Fourth Ward

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Published on July 20, 2025
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A 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout in Houston's Fourth Ward. Police found the teen around 2 a.m. on Saturday along Allen Parkway near Park Vista Drive. He was reported in stable condition. Lt. Ali of the Houston Police Department said, “Our victim happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong tim,” according to Click2Houston

A teenager was injured in a shootout near Buffalo Bayou Park. Houston police said gunfire was exchanged between two groups, but it is not clear if the teen was the intended target, as reported by ABC13. Emergency responders found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds. No suspects are in custody, and police are asking the public for information.

Several individuals were present at the scene during the incident, but their involvement remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS, as mentioned by Click2Houston.