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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy died in a daytime shooting in southeast Houston.
According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting happened at 4840 Jarmese St. near the South Loop and Cullen Boulevard at around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The teen was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Patrol officers are on the scene of a shooting at 4840 Jarmese St. One male was transported by ambulance to a hospital. CC1 #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 18, 2021
16 year old male is deceased at the hospital. Investigation continues. 202 pic.twitter.com/egPNosEKSA
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 18, 2021
According to Lt. Larry Crowson with HPD, several people inside a room when people outside heard a gunshot.
“The people who were in the room all ran out and left the victim behind,” said Crowson.
Crowson said investigators are working to determine if this was an accidental shooting or if this could be considered a homicide. No suspect information has been released.
Eyewitness News will continue to monitor this developing story and will provide updates as more information becomes available.