Double shooting: 15-year-old, adult shot outside store in NE Houston, HPD says

(WJXT)

HOUSTON – A teenage boy and an adult woman were shot in northeast Houston Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston police.

Lt. Crowson with the Houston Police Department says a 15-year-old and a woman were both standing outside of a convenience store in the 8800 block of Denton Street.

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According to Crowson, the 15-year-old was grazed on the side of his face and the woman was shot in her back.

He says the shooting began when a car drove up to the victims and someone inside began firing a lot of shots.

Officials say the two victims are expected to survive.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.


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