Harris County, TX – A teen was rushed to the hospital after an apparent shooting Friday afternoon in northwest Harris County, authorities said.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call for service around the 18200 block of Westgate Park Drive, near Barker Cypress. Upon arrival, units found a male teenager, believed to be about 16 years old, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officials said the teen was taken to a local emergency room and later transported by LifeFlight to another facility in critical condition. CSI and detectives were called to the scene and are continuing their investigation into what led up to the shooting.
No suspect details or motive have been released at this time. The sheriff’s office has not confirmed whether the shooting occurred inside or outside a residence.
The area remained active late Friday evening as authorities gathered evidence and spoke with witnesses.
Residents near the scene are urged to remain alert and contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office with any information related to the incident.
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