Houston police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male that occurred at 5880 Ranchester Drive about 7:55 p.m. on Monday (October 3).
The victim, 14, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer K. Saulsberry reported:
A group of males was hanging out in the parking lot at the above address when another group of males approached them. The two groups got into a physical altercation, which escalated when several gunshots were fired by an unknown suspect. The victim, who was a bystander, was struck in the left leg. Paramedics transported him to the hospital.
The suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JKS/JFC 11-3-20
Inc. #145764720