17-year-old injured after fight charged in southwest Houston shooting, police say

Police are still searching for those who shot the teen

16-year-old injured during shooting in southwest Houston (KPRC)

HOUSTON – A 17-year-old is now charged after he was shot in the hip during a fight in southwest Houston on Thursday, police said.

Kaleb Davis, who was hurt in the incident, is charged with deadly conduct/discharge of a firearm.

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Houston police responded to reports of a shooting outside of a Popeye’s restaurant located in the 12500 block of Bellaire around 5:00 p.m.

According to police, Davis got into a fight with an unknown suspect at a convenience store. During the argument, Davis pulled out a gun and shot at a crowd of individuals, including the unknown suspect, according to HPD.

Police said as many as three people in the group fired back, striking Davis one time in the hip. The three shooting suspects then fled the scene. Paramedics transported Davis to the hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information on the identities of the other males wanted for questioning 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.


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