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17-year-old injured after shooting in southwest Houston, HPD says

Ninfa Saavedra, Digital Content Specialist

Published: June 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was shot in southwest Houston.

Houston police responded to reports of a shooting in the 8800 block of Brae Acres around 7 p.m.

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Police said the teen was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

It’s not clear how the shooting started.

South Gessner officers are at a shooting scene 8800 Brae Acres. 17 year old male transported in stable condition. 202 pic.twitter.com/f5SJIyn9yH
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 21, 2022

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