A teenager is fighting for his life after a shooting in the Westgate Park area of Cypress on Saturday, according to authorities. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office found the wounded teen on Westgate Park Drive near Barker Cypress Road and FM 529. He was rushed to a nearby emergency room, then flown by LifeFlight to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Detectives and Harris County deputies stayed on scene into the evening as they worked the case.
What authorities say
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told FOX 26 Houston that the victim was first taken to an emergency room, then airlifted by LifeFlight, and that he is in critical condition. Gonzalez said the teen is believed to be about 16 years old, though that has not been officially confirmed. As of the initial report, officials had not released any information about a possible suspect or motive.
Investigation and how to help
Detectives remained at the scene as investigators tried to piece together what led up to the shooting. No arrests had been reported in the early stages of the investigation. Anyone with information in Harris County can call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online to Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Local context
The shooting adds to a growing list of violent incidents in northwest Harris County this year, including earlier cases that left teens and bystanders hurt and put neighbors on edge. Coverage of a separate large shooting in April that wounded several people at a gathering in nearby Crosby underscored the ongoing challenge for deputies in the region, Click2Houston reported.
FOX 26 Houston and Harris County officials say more details will be released as the investigation moves forward. This story will be updated when deputies or hospital officials provide new information on the teen’s condition or any potential suspect.
